What does code P282B mean?

Q: What does code P282B mean?

Pressure Control Solenoid K Electrical. P282B indicates that the transmission control module (TCM) has detected an electrical fault in the circuit for pressure control solenoid K, which is one of several shift and line pressure solenoids inside the automatic transmission. The TCM monitors the solenoid's current draw and expected response, and it sets this code when the circuit is open, shorted, or the solenoid fails to respond as commanded.

DTC codes / P28xx · Transmission / P282B

P282BPressure Control Solenoid K Electrical

P282B indicates that the transmission control module (TCM) has detected an electrical fault in the circuit for pressure control solenoid K, which is one of several shift and line pressure solenoids inside the automatic transmission. The TCM monitors the solenoid's current draw and expected response, and it sets this code when the circuit is open, shorted, or the solenoid fails to respond as commanded.

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.