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P28F4

Engine Disconnect Clutch Pressure Sensor Circuit High

Voltage on the engine disconnect clutch pressure sensor signal line is above the expected window. Wire shorted to B+ or sensor open.

  • 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.

  • Signal wire shorted to B+Common
  • Open pressure sensorPossible
  • Connector pins corroded - high contact resistanceLess likely

Parts involved

  • Engine Disconnect Clutch Pressure Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

P28F4 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.