OBD Guide

U0287

Lost Communication With Transmission Fluid Pump Module A

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Gear shifting problems
  • Reduced vehicle dynamics
  • Possible jerking when changing gears

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the power supply circuit of the pump module
  • Damage to the wiring harness to the pump module
  • Transmission fluid pump module malfunction
  • Connector problems or contact corrosion
  • Failures in ECU software

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the pump module
  2. Check voltage and ground in the module power circuit
  3. Inspect connectors for corrosion or damage
  4. Check the functionality of the transmission fluid pump module
  5. If necessary, replace the pump module
  6. Update ECU software if necessary

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