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Diagnostic reference · P2796

P2796

Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump A Control Circuit/Open

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

What it means

P2796 means Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump A Control Circuit/Open.

Where it lives

For P2796, the circuit described runs through the pump. The description of P2796 reports the pump as open.

Check these first

  • An open in the auxiliary transmission fluid pump A control circuit
  • A short in the auxiliary transmission fluid pump A control circuit
  • A corroded auxiliary transmission fluid pump A connector
  • A failed auxiliary transmission fluid pump A

What to do next

  1. Read auxiliary transmission fluid pump A status on a scan tool
  2. Command auxiliary transmission fluid pump A on and off
  3. Test the auxiliary transmission fluid pump A control circuit for open and short faults
  4. Check the auxiliary transmission fluid pump A connector pins
  5. Replace the auxiliary transmission fluid pump A 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.