What the POB6E code means?
The POR86S code is a generic OBD-I code that detects a problem with the transmission fluid pressure.
Transmission fluid serves to lubricate the transmission, and for vehicles with automatic
transmissions, to cool the transmission system as well. When the power train control module (PCM)
detects that the pressure of the transmission fluid is either too high or too low, the PO86S trouble
code will be triggered.
What causes the P0868 code?
1 Internal transmission failure
2. Transmission Control Module (TCM) failure
3. Transmission fluid level is low
4. Transmission fluid pressure sensor failure
5. Wiring issue
What are the symptoms of the P0868 code?
AA service engine soon lamp is usually accompanied by the distinctive smell of overheated
transmission fluid. Smoke from the transmission area is also possible, as is transmission slippage, oF
lack of transmission engagement.Common mistakes when diagnosing the PO868 code:
Misdiagnosis may range from one extreme to the other. Often, when this code is stored, a problem
Is incorrectly diagnosed as only a transmission fluid leak when a low fluid condition has allowed vital
internal transmission components to be damaged. On the other end, the transmission does not
necessarily need to be rebuilt just because it has overheated once.
What repairs can fix the P0868 code?
Fixing leaks in the transmission system
Transmission temperature sensor replacement
‘Transmission high pressure pumo replacement
‘Transmission rebuilding or repairing
PCM replacement
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