What does code P2827 mean?

Q: What does code P2827 mean?

Pressure Control Solenoid J Control Circuit High. P2827 means the transmission control module (TCM) has detected an abnormally high voltage on the control circuit for pressure control solenoid J, which is one of the electro-hydraulic valves that regulates line pressure inside the automatic transmission. The circuit is monitored for expected voltage behavior, and a high reading tells the TCM that the solenoid is not drawing the current it should, so the module sets this code and usually commands a fail-safe pressure strategy.

DTC codes / P28xx · Transmission / P2827

P2827Pressure Control Solenoid J Control Circuit High

P2827 means the transmission control module (TCM) has detected an abnormally high voltage on the control circuit for pressure control solenoid J, which is one of the electro-hydraulic valves that regulates line pressure inside the automatic transmission. The circuit is monitored for expected voltage behavior, and a high reading tells the TCM that the solenoid is not drawing the current it should, so the module sets this code and usually commands a fail-safe pressure strategy.

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.