OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P28D6 Clutch B Motor Driver Current/Temperature Too High
The output driver for the clutch B BLDC motor reports current or junction temperature above its protection threshold. Sustained high load or short-circuit fault.
Is it safe to drive with P28D6?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyMotor stalled - high stall current
- PossibleShort between motor phases
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 Motor B, Wiring Harness, Tcm
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.