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P079E Transmission Friction Element "E" Slip Detected

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

P · PowertrainTransmissionOBD2

What P079E means

P079E
Transmission Friction Element "E" Slip Detected Generic · transmission Data confidence 78%

The control module detected a fault associated with the Transmission Friction Element "E" 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 P079E

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Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

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

79E

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P079E

What does P079E mean?

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

Is P079E generic or manufacturer-specific?

P079E is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P079E 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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