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P281D

Pressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low

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

What it means

P281D means Pressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P281D, the solenoid sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P281D reports a fault at the solenoid.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the pressure control solenoid H control wire
  • An open in the pressure control solenoid H return circuit
  • A failed pressure control solenoid H
  • Low charging system voltage

What to do next

  1. Read pressure control solenoid H voltage on a scan tool
  2. Test the pressure control solenoid H control wire for a short to ground
  3. Test the pressure control solenoid H return circuit for an open
  4. Check charging system voltage
  5. Replace pressure control solenoid H 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.