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Diagnostic reference · P2742

P2742

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low

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

What it means

P2742 means Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P2742, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P2742 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the transmission fluid temperature sensor B signal wire
  • A failed transmission fluid temperature sensor B
  • A corroded transmission fluid temperature sensor B connector
  • Water intrusion in the transmission fluid temperature sensor B connector

What to do next

  1. Read transmission fluid temperature sensor B on a scan tool
  2. Test the transmission fluid temperature sensor B signal wire for a short to ground
  3. Measure transmission fluid temperature sensor B resistance
  4. Check the transmission fluid temperature sensor B connector for water intrusion
  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.