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P2740

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit

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

What it means

P2740 means Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit.

Where it lives

For P2740, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P2740 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • An open in the transmission fluid temperature sensor B circuit
  • A short in the transmission fluid temperature sensor B circuit
  • A corroded transmission fluid temperature sensor B connector
  • A failed transmission fluid temperature sensor B

What to do next

  1. Read transmission fluid temperature sensor B on a scan tool
  2. Measure transmission fluid temperature sensor B resistance hot and cold
  3. Test the transmission fluid temperature sensor B circuit for open and short faults
  4. Check the transmission fluid temperature sensor B connector pins
  5. Replace transmission fluid temperature sensor B 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.