OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P276E Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump B Motor Current Low
The measured current of the second auxiliary transmission fluid pump motor is below the lower threshold. Pump may be free-spinning or motor partially open.
Is it safe to drive with P276E?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyPartial winding open in motor
- PossiblePump impeller decoupled from motor shaft
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
- Aux Trans Pump B, Pump Motor
Related codes
- P0C27Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump A Motor Current Low
- P276BElectric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump B Motor Supply Voltage Circuit Low
- P276CElectric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump B Motor Supply Voltage Circuit High
- P276DElectric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump B Motor Current
- P276FElectric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump B Motor Current High
- P2770Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit High
- P2771Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Low Switch Circuit
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.