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PowertrainP0989

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low

27 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 27

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0989Transmissionsvæsketryksensor/kontakt 'E' kreds lav BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch 5 Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0989Transmission fluid pressure sensor/switch E - circuit low BrandPowertrain
NissanP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
OpelP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
SaabP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
TataP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch 'E' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0989Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0989SAE: Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Switch E Circuit: Low 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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