P2871
Clutch A Performance/Stuck Disengaged
Clutch A cannot leave the disengaged state when engagement is commanded. No torque transfer through this 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.
- Clutch actuator stuck at low pressureCommon
- Severe hydraulic leak prevents engagementPossible
Parts involved
- Clutch A
- Clutch Actuator A
- Valve Body
P2871 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.