OBD Guide

P28D3

Clutch B Motor Phase U-V-W Circuit High

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Rough gear shifting
  • Jerking when switching
  • Switching to emergency transmission mode
  • CHECK ENGINE indicator
  • Reduced vehicle dynamics

Causes

  • Open circuit in clutch motor wiring harness
  • Oxidation of connector contacts
  • Malfunction of the clutch motor itself
  • Problems with the transmission control unit
  • Short circuit in phase circuits

How to Fix

  1. Check the resistance of the motor phase windings
  2. Inspect connectors and wiring harnesses for damage
  3. Test the output signals of the control unit
  4. If necessary, replace the clutch motor
  5. Reset the error and take a test drive

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