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PowertrainP2787

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Clutch Temperature Too High

26 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 engine cooling or temperature. Overheating can damage the engine.

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 the temperature gauge. Stop safely and let the engine cool if the gauge climbs, steam appears, or a red warning light comes on.

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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2787No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
BYDP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
CheryP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2787Clutch 'A' temperature too high BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
GMP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
HondaP2787No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP2787No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2787No description available Powertrain
MahindraP2787No description available Powertrain
OpelP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2787No description available Powertrain
ProtonP2787No description available Powertrain
SaabP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
TataP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2787Clutch Temperature Too High BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2787Clutch overheating 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P2787 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP278700The clutch air outlet temperature has an overtemperature. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP278711The clutch air outlet temperature sensor has a short circuit to ground. - circuit short to ground BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP27874BThe temperature of the clutch is too high. There is a fault due to overtemperature. BrandPowertrain

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