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P0845

Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch B Circuit

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

What it means

P0845 means Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch B Circuit.

Where it lives

For P0845, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0845 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A failed transmission fluid pressure sensor B
  • An open or short in the sensor B wiring
  • Corrosion at the sensor B connector
  • Low or dirty transmission fluid
  • A poor sensor B ground

What to do next

  1. Check the transmission fluid level and condition
  2. Read sensor B pressure on a scan tool
  3. Test the sensor B wiring for an open or short
  4. Check the sensor B ground
  5. Replace the sensor if the reading is fixed
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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