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P0879 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch D Circuit Intermittent

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

P · PowertrainTransmissionOBD2

What P0879 means

P0879
Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch D Circuit Intermittent Generic · transmission Data confidence 90%

The control module detected an unstable or intermittent signal in the Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch D circuit.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • poor connection
  • TFP sensor
  • ECM/PCM/TCM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0879

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

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

879

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0879

What does P0879 mean?

Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch D Circuit Intermittent. The control module detected an unstable or intermittent signal in the Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch D circuit.

Is P0879 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0879 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0879 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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