OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2798 Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump A Control Circuit Low
Voltage on the first auxiliary transmission fluid pump control line is below the expected window. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
Is it safe to drive with P2798?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyControl wire shorted to ground
- PossibleMotor winding 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
- 0.8–3.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Aux Trans Pump A, Wiring Harness
Related codes
- P27A4Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump B Control Circuit Low
- P2795Gear Shift Direction Circuit High
- P2796Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump A Control Circuit / Open
- P2797Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump A Performance/Stuck Off
- P2799Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump A Control Circuit High
- P279ATransfer Case Gear High Incorrect Ratio
- P279BTransfer Case Gear Low Incorrect Ratio
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.