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PowertrainP0994

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low

25 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0994Trykksensor/bryter for girkasseolje 'F', krets lav BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0994Shift Solenoid Valve 6 Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
HondaP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0994Transmission fluid pressure sensor/switch F circuit low BrandPowertrain
OpelP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low SAEPowertrain
SaabP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0994Multiplexer Solenoid 2 Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
TataP0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch 'F' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0994Engine compartment fuse box - air conditioning compressor clutch control circuit failure BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0994SAE: Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Switch F 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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