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P0859 Traction Control Input Signal High

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

P · PowertrainTransmissionOBD2

What P0859 means

P0859
Traction Control Input Signal High Generic · transmission Data confidence 90%

The control module detected that the Traction Control Input signal stayed above the expected range.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • short to positive
  • ECM/PCM/TCM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0859

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

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

859

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0859

What does P0859 mean?

Traction Control Input Signal High. The control module detected that the Traction Control Input signal stayed above the expected range.

Is P0859 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0859 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0859 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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