OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0989 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Low
The transmission fluid pressure sensor/switch E reports a circuit low fault. Hydraulic pressure feedback for shift control is unreliable on this channel.
Is it safe to drive with P0989?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal wire shorted to ground
- PossibleInternal sensor short
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
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
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Tfp Sensor E, Wiring Harness, Tcm
Related codes
- P083CTransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit Low
- P0842Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch A Circuit Low
- P0847Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch B Circuit Low
- P084CTransmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch H Circuit Low
- P0872Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C Circuit Low
- P0877Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch D Circuit Low
- P0994Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit Low
- P0986Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High
- P0987Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit
- P0988Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Range/Performance
- P0990Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit High
- P0991Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch E Circuit Intermittent
- P0992Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch F Circuit
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.