P0879
Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch D Circuit Intermittent
What it means
P0879 means Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch D Circuit Intermittent.
Where it lives
For P0879, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0879 reports a fault at the sensor.
Check these first
- A sensor D connector with loose pins
- Chafed wiring along the sensor D run
- A sensor D that drops out when warm
- Debris in the transmission fluid
- A TCM fault
What to do next
- Road test and watch sensor D pressure
- Wiggle test the sensor D wiring and connector
- Check the fluid level and condition
- Reread sensor D while hot
- Replace sensor D if the signal cuts out
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.