P282F
Pressure Control Solenoid K Control Circuit Low
Transmission controls
Generic OBD-II
Medium
What it means
P282F sets when the transmission controller sees an abnormally low (shorted-to-ground) voltage on the control circuit for pressure-control solenoid K, which regulates hydraulic shift pressure. The disrupted solenoid usually causes harsh or slipping shifts and can force limp mode. The typical causes are a wire shorted to ground, an internally shorted solenoid, or a corroded connector.
Medium
Can I keep driving? Limited — a shorted-low solenoid circuit disrupts shift pressure, causing harsh shifts, slipping, or limp mode; drive gently and repair soon.
Common symptoms
What you'll notice
- Check-engine light on
- Harsh, delayed, or slipping shifts
- Transmission stuck in limp/failsafe mode
- Loss of normal shift quality or a missing gear
Common causes
Most likely first
- Control wire for solenoid K shorted to ground (low)Likely
- Internally shorted pressure-control solenoid KCommon
- Chafed or pinched harness contacting the case or groundCommon
- Corroded or wet connector at the solenoidLess often
- Faulty TCM driver circuit (least likely)Less often
How to diagnose & fix
Work through it in order
- Read freeze-frame and scan for other transmission codes.
- Inspect the solenoid K wiring and connector for a short to ground, chafing, or moisture.
- Measure solenoid K resistance; a low reading points to an internal short.
- Isolate the harness from the solenoid to confirm whether the short is in the wiring or the solenoid.
- Repair the wiring or replace solenoid K, then clear and road-test.
FAQ
Quick answers
Is it safe to drive with P282F?+
Short, gentle driving is usually possible, but disrupted shift pressure causes slipping and limp mode that stress the transmission. Repair it promptly.
Can I just clear P282F?+
A shorted-low circuit is a hard fault, so the code comes right back until the wiring or solenoid is repaired.
Related codes
Often seen with P282F
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✓ Verified name — SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6Guidance reviewed by OBD DashX