OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0881 TCM Power Input Signal Range/Performance
The power input signal to the Transmission Control Module is outside the calibrated tolerance. Supply or wake-up signal drift.
Is it safe to drive with P0881?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySupply voltage drifted
- PossibleHigh-resistance contact
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Tcm, Wiring Harness
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.