Pressure Control Solenoid K Intermittent
What it means
P282C means the transmission controller sees an intermittent fault in the pressure control solenoid K circuit — the signal is dropping in and out rather than failing outright. Because the fault comes and goes, symptoms are usually occasional harsh shifts or a brief limp mode that clears on restart. Intermittent faults are most often chafed wiring, a loose connector, or a solenoid coil that breaks down when hot, so wiggle-testing and hot/cold checks are the key to finding it.
Can I keep driving? Usually yes between events, but shifting can go harsh or drop into limp mode intermittently; get it fixed before it becomes constant.
Common symptoms
What you'll notice
- Check-engine light on (may be intermittent)
- Occasional harsh or slipping shifts
- Momentary limp mode that clears on restart
- Shift quality that comes and goes
Common causes
Most likely first
- Intermittent open or short in the solenoid K wiring (chafing or vibration)Likely
- Loose or corroded connector making sporadic contactCommon
- Solenoid coil breaking down intermittently, often when hotCommon
- Marginal solenoid driver in the transmission controllerLess often
How to diagnose & fix
Work through it in order
- Read freeze-frame data to capture the conditions when the fault appears (hot, cold, bump).
- Wiggle-test the transmission harness and connector while watching solenoid data for dropouts.
- Inspect for chafed wires and corroded or backed-out connector pins; repair as needed.
- Measure solenoid K resistance cold and hot; replace the solenoid if it drifts out of spec.
- Clear the code and road-test over several drive cycles to confirm the fault is gone.
FAQ
Quick answers
Is it safe to drive with P282C?+
Can I just clear P282C?+
Related codes
Often seen with P282C
Read & clear P282C yourself
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