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P274E

Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor C Circuit Intermittent

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

What it means

P274E means Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor C Circuit Intermittent.

Where it lives

For P274E, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P274E reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • An intermittent open in the transmission fluid temperature sensor C wiring
  • A loose transmission fluid temperature sensor C connector
  • A failing transmission fluid temperature sensor C
  • Chafed transmission fluid temperature sensor C wiring

What to do next

  1. Read transmission fluid temperature sensor C on a scan tool
  2. Wiggle test the transmission fluid temperature sensor C harness while watching data
  3. Test the transmission fluid temperature sensor C circuit for intermittent faults
  4. Check the transmission fluid temperature sensor C connector pins
  5. Replace transmission fluid temperature sensor C if the fault follows the harness
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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