OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P27C3 Pressure Control Solenoid P Electrical
Electrical fault in pressure control solenoid P.
Is it safe to drive with P27C3?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen solenoid coil
- PossibleShort to ground or battery in the harness
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1.5–6 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Pressure Control Solenoid P, Wiring Harness
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.