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P0879

Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch D Circuit Intermittent

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

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

  1. Road test and watch sensor D pressure
  2. Wiggle test the sensor D wiring and connector
  3. Check the fluid level and condition
  4. Reread sensor D while hot
  5. Replace sensor D 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.