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PowertrainP2740

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit

24 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to transmission fluid temperature. Overheating can quickly damage the transmission.

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Watch for a transmission temperature warning or rough shifting. Stop safely and let the transmission cool if the warning is on or the transmission slips.

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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2740No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit BrandPowertrain
CheryP2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP2740Oil temperature sensor system 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2740Girkassevæsketemperatursensor 'B' krets BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP2740No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP2740No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2740Transmission fluid temperature sensor B circuit BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP2740Oil temperature sensor system 2 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2740No description available Powertrain
SaabP2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit BrandPowertrain
TataP2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2740SAE: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B 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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