What does code P2822 mean?

Q: What does code P2822 mean?

Pressure Control Solenoid J Electrical. P2822 indicates that the transmission control module (TCM) has detected an electrical fault in the circuit for pressure control solenoid J, which is used to regulate hydraulic pressure inside the automatic transmission. The TCM monitors the solenoid's electrical current and voltage and sets this code when the readings fall outside the expected range, indicating an open circuit, short to ground, or short to power.

DTC codes / P28xx · Transmission / P2822

P2822Pressure Control Solenoid J Electrical

P2822 indicates that the transmission control module (TCM) has detected an electrical fault in the circuit for pressure control solenoid J, which is used to regulate hydraulic pressure inside the automatic transmission. The TCM monitors the solenoid's electrical current and voltage and sets this code when the readings fall outside the expected range, indicating an open circuit, short to ground, or short to power.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyProfessional

AreaTransmission

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.