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PowertrainP083A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit

22 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range normally covers the transmission control system, but some manufacturers use P07-P09 codes for unrelated functions (fuel pump control, air-mix motors, lighting or windows). Check the description before assuming it is a transmission fault.

2Common causes

  1. Low or dirty transmission fluid
  2. Faulty shift solenoid
  3. Faulty speed sensor
  4. Wiring or connector fault
  5. Internal transmission wear

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the transmission slips, jerks, will not shift, or a transmission temperature warning is on, stop driving and let it cool: continuing can cause expensive damage. If the code names a different system (for example the fuel pump), treat it on its own terms; a fuel-pump control failure can stall the car, so have it checked before driving further. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP083AControl And Management Unit Of The Exhaust Gases Aftertreatment. Fuel Injector. Control Module A. High Signal BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP083ATransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP083ATransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit BrandPowertrain
CheryP083ATransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP083ALC Hydraulic Pressure Test BrandPowertrain
DaewooP083ATransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFSP083ATransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP083ATransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP083ATransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP083AGirkassevæske trykksensor/bryter 'G' krets BrandPowertrain
GeelyP083ATransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP083ATransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP083ATransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP083ATransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP083ANo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP083ANo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP083ATransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch 'G' Circuit BrandPowertrain
NissanP083ANo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP083ANo description available Powertrain
SaabP083ATransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P083ATransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP083ATransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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