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Diagnostic reference · P28D8

P28D8

Clutch B Motor Overspeed

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

What it means

P28D8 means Clutch B Motor Overspeed.

Check these first

  • A clutch B motor running faster than commanded
  • A slipping clutch B load letting the motor spin up
  • A faulty clutch B motor speed sensor
  • A control module commanding the wrong clutch B motor speed
  • Low fluid letting the clutch B motor freewheel

What to do next

  1. Read clutch B motor speed on a scan tool
  2. Command the clutch B motor and compare actual to commanded speed
  3. Check the clutch B motor speed sensor signal
  4. Check transmission fluid level and condition
  5. Replace the clutch B motor or speed sensor if speed stays high
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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