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Diagnostic reference · P0802

P0802

Transmission Control System MIL Request Circuit/Open

System
Transmission (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P0802 means Transmission Control System MIL Request Circuit/Open.

Check these first

  • An open in the MIL request circuit
  • A faulty PCM
  • A faulty transmission control module
  • Corrosion at the MIL request connector
  • A faulty MIL lamp

What to do next

  1. Read the MIL request circuit state on a scan tool
  2. Test the MIL request circuit for an open
  3. Check the connector and MIL lamp
  4. Check the transmission control system for other codes
  5. Replace the PCM if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.