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P0874

Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent

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

What it means

P0874 means Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch C Circuit Intermittent.

Where it lives

For P0874, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0874 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A sensor C connector that loses contact when hot
  • Chafed wiring along the sensor C run
  • A sensor C that drops out when warm
  • Debris in the transmission fluid
  • A ground that opens when warm

What to do next

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

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Updated

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