OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P286F Clutch A Disengagement Time Performance/Too Slow
Clutch A takes longer than calibrated to release. Pressure does not bleed off quickly enough.
Is it safe to drive with P286F?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyBleed orifice restricted by debris
- PossibleWeak clutch return spring
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
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 3–10 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Clutch A, Clutch Actuator A, Transmission Fluid
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.