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P274C

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor C Circuit Low

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

What it means

P274C means Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor C Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P274C, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P274C reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

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

What to do next

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