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P083E

Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit Intermittent

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

What it means

P083E means Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch G Circuit Intermittent.

Where it lives

For P083E, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P083E reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A sensor G connector losing contact
  • Chafed wiring in the sensor G harness
  • A sensor G that drops out when hot
  • Dirty fluid carrying debris
  • A TCM fault

What to do next

  1. Road test and watch sensor G pressure
  2. Wiggle test the sensor G connector and harness
  3. Check the fluid level and condition
  4. Reread sensor G while hot
  5. Replace the sensor if the signal drops out
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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