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PowertrainP0841

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance

38 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · 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 38

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
BMWP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
BYDP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP0841Pressure sensor fault in A/T BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0841LR Pressure Switch Rationality BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0841Belt clamping pressure system BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0841Hydraulic sensor switch failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Switch 1: Implausible Signal BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0841Getriebeöldrucksensor/-schalter 'A' Stromkreis Bereich/Leistung BrandPowertrain
FiatP0841LR Pressure switch rationality BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Switch 1: Implausible Signal BrandPowertrain
GMP0841Transmission pressure switch solenoid C stuck off BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Performance BrandPowertrain
HondaP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0841Transmission fluid pressure sensor/switch A -circuit range/performance BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0841Line pressure sensor BrandPowertrain
NissanP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
OpelP0841Transmission pressure switch solenoid C stuck off BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0841Belt clamping pressure system BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0841Line pressure sensor BrandPowertrain
SaabP0841Transmission Pressure Switch Solenoid C Stuck Off BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0841Odd Clutch Pressure Difference Exceed Range BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
SubaruP0841Improved secondary pressure performance against BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor / Switch 'A' Circuit Range / Performance BrandPowertrain
TataP0841Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0841Clutch pressure sensor performance failure BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0841Gearbox hydraulic pressure sender 1 implausible signal 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.

5Extended variant codes 6

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0841 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP084100Istdruck zu Solldruck Drucksensor unplausibel - Stuck-Fehler BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP084111Der öldrucksensor A hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP084112Der öldrucksensor A hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Plus vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP084115Der Öldrucksensor A hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Plus oder eine Unterbrechung vor. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP084117Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Range/Performance - Circuit Voltage Above Threshold BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP084129Der öldrucksensor A hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein ungültiges Signal vor. BrandPowertrain

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