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P0DE4

Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump A Motor Over Temperature

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

What it means

P0DE4 means Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump A Motor Over Temperature.

Where it lives

For P0DE4, the part to look at first is the pump named here.

Check these first

  • A transmission fluid pump A motor that is overloaded and overheating
  • Low or degraded transmission fluid reducing lubrication
  • A blocked fluid pickup or restricted flow to the pump
  • A failing pump motor bearing or winding

What to do next

  1. Read the pump A motor temperature on a scan tool
  2. Check transmission fluid level and condition
  3. Inspect the fluid pickup and lines for restriction
  4. Command pump A and listen for bearing noise
  5. Replace the pump A motor if it keeps overheating
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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