P270D
Transmission Friction Element D Temperature Too High
What it means
P270D means Transmission Friction Element D Temperature Too High.
Check these first
- Low or contaminated transmission fluid raising friction element D temperature
- Slipping clutch packs for friction element D building heat
- A restricted transmission fluid cooler or line
- A failed transmission fluid temperature sensor skewing the reading
What to do next
- Read transmission fluid temperature and friction element D data on a scan tool
- Check transmission fluid level and condition
- Inspect the transmission fluid cooler and lines for restriction
- Check for slipping on friction element D
- Repair or replace friction element D if it is slipping
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.