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PowertrainP2742

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low

29 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 29

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2742No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2742Oil temperature sensor BrandPowertrain
BYDP2742Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP2742Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP2742transmission fluid temperature sensor 2 circuit low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2742Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP2742Oil temperature sensor system 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2742Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2742Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2742Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2742Girkassevæsketemperatursensor 'B' krets lav BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2742Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP2742Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2742Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2742Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HondaP2742No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP2742No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP2742No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2742Transmission fluid temperature sensor B - circuit low input BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP2742Oil temperature sensor low BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP2742Oil temperature sensor system 2 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2742No description available Powertrain
ProtonP2742Oil temperature sensor low BrandPowertrain
SaabP2742Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2742Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP2742Transmission fluid temperature sensor 'B' circuit low BrandPowertrain
TataP2742Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2742Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2742SAE: Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B 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.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P2742 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP274200Getriebel-Temperatur Sensor B elektrischer Fehler Kurzschluss nach Minus BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP274200Oil temperature sensor 2 GND short BrandPowertrain

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