OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P287E Engine Disconnect Clutch Actuator Circuit/Open
The control circuit for the engine disconnect clutch actuator reports a circuit/open condition. Hybrid driveline coupling cannot be commanded reliably.
Is it safe to drive with P287E?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen in actuator control wire
- PossibleOpen actuator coil
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
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
- Engine Disconnect Clutch Actuator, Wiring Harness, Hybrid Control Module
Related codes
- P287BShift Fork A Calibration Not Learned
- P287CTransmission Adaptive Values Not Learned
- P287DElectric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Motor Torque Out Of Range
- P287FEngine Disconnect Clutch Actuator Circuit Range/Performance
- P2880Engine Disconnect Clutch Actuator Circuit Low
- P2881Engine Disconnect Clutch Actuator Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.