OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P276F Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump B Motor Current High
The measured current of the second auxiliary transmission fluid pump motor is above the upper threshold. Pump binding or motor shorted.
Is it safe to drive with P276F?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyImpeller binding from sediment or wear
- PossibleInternal short in motor winding
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
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- P276DElectric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump B Motor Current
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.