OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2CFE A/C Clutch Control Circuit High
The A/C compressor clutch control circuit reports a control circuit high condition. Clutch engagement cannot be commanded reliably.
Is it safe to drive with P2CFE?
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 B+
- PossibleOpen clutch coil
- 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
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- AC Clutch, Wiring Harness, Ecm
Related codes
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- P2CFCA/C Clutch Control Circuit
- P2CFDA/C Clutch Control Circuit Low
- P2CFFA/C Clutch Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High
- P2D00Motor Electronics Coolant Pump A Stuck/Stalled
- P2D01Motor Electronics Coolant Pump A Overspeed/Air in System
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.