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P0873 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C Circuit High

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

P · PowertrainTransmissionOBD2

What P0873 means

P0873
Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C Circuit High Generic · transmission Data confidence 90%

The control module detected that the signal in the Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C circuit stayed above the expected operating range.

Possible causes

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

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0873

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

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

873

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0873

What does P0873 mean?

Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C Circuit High. The control module detected that the signal in the Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C circuit stayed above the expected operating range.

Is P0873 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0873 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0873 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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