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P0C21

Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit Low

System
Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Hybrid Propulsion

What it means

P0C21 means Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Phase U-V-W Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P0C21, the circuit described runs through the pump. The description of P0C21 reports a fault at the pump.

Check these first

  • Low battery voltage at the pump phase circuit
  • An open in the pump phase U-V-W wiring
  • A short to ground in the pump phase circuit
  • A failing aux transmission fluid pump

What to do next

  1. Read the aux fluid pump phase voltage on a scan tool
  2. Check battery voltage and charging
  3. Test the pump phase U-V-W wiring for an open
  4. Test the pump phase circuit for a short to ground
  5. Replace the aux fluid pump if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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