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P0C28

Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump A Motor Current High

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

What it means

P0C28 means Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump A Motor Current High.

Where it lives

For P0C28, start at the pump the description names.

Check these first

  • An electronic transmission fluid auxiliary pump pulling more current than normal
  • A short in the electronic transmission fluid auxiliary pump circuit
  • A failed electronic transmission fluid auxiliary pump
  • An open or short in the electronic transmission fluid auxiliary pump harness

What to do next

  1. Command the electronic transmission fluid auxiliary pump on with a scan tool
  2. Read the electronic transmission fluid auxiliary pump current draw
  3. Inspect the electronic transmission fluid auxiliary pump connector and wiring
  4. Test the electronic transmission fluid auxiliary pump circuit for open and short faults
  5. Replace the electronic transmission fluid auxiliary pump if current stays high
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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