P2787
Clutch A Temperature Too High
Clutch A in the dual-clutch transmission has reached over-temperature. Sustained slip during launch or hill hold burns the clutch.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: hard
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Excessive slip during launchCommon
- Cooling oil flow restricted or low levelPossible
Parts involved
- Dual Clutch A
- Cooling Oil
P2787 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.