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DTC codes / P28xx · Transmission / P286D
P286D indicates that the transmission control module (TCM) commanded clutch A to engage, but the clutch did not reach the expected engaged state within the calibrated time window. The computer monitors engagement timing by comparing commanded clutch pressure or actuator position against input and output shaft speed changes, and it sets this code when the response is slower than the programmed threshold.
Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.
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