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P079B Transmission Friction Element "B" Slip Detected

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainTransmissionOBD2

What P079B means

P079B
Transmission Friction Element "B" Slip Detected Generic · transmission Data confidence 78%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Transmission Friction Element "B" Slip Detected circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode.

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How to read P079B

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Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

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Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

79B

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P079B

What does P079B mean?

Transmission Friction Element "B" Slip Detected. The control module detected a fault associated with the Transmission Friction Element "B" Slip Detected circuit or function; the stored code identifies the affected component rather than a single failure mode.

Is P079B generic or manufacturer-specific?

P079B is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P079B at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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