P288C
Engine Disconnect Clutch Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High
What it means
P288C means Engine Disconnect Clutch Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High.
Where it lives
For P288C, the actuator sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P288C reports a fault at the actuator.
Check these first
- Excessive current draw in the engine disconnect clutch actuator
- A short to ground in the actuator control circuit
- A binding engine disconnect clutch actuator
- A hot or failing actuator driver in the control module
- A damaged actuator connector drawing high current
What to do next
- Read engine disconnect clutch actuator current on a scan tool
- Command the actuator and watch current draw
- Test the actuator control circuit for a short to ground
- Inspect the actuator for binding or mechanical drag
- Replace the actuator if current stays high
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.