P0990

Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch "E" Circuit High

DTC P0990, sometimes indicated as P099000 is an OBD diagnostic trouble code indicating a generic fault with the vehicle powertrain (i.e. engine and gearbox). This code identifies an error with the transmission (gearbox) causing transmission fluid pressure sensor/switch "e" circuit high.

This code is set when the transmission fluid pressure sensor or switch "E" circuit voltage is high.
There are several possible causes for this code, including a defective sensor or switch, a wiring issue, or a problem with the transmission fluid pressure system.
If this code is stored, diagnosis and repair of the problem should be performed by a qualified technician.

P0990: Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch "E" Circuit High
P0990: Trans Fluid Press Sensor/Switch E Circuit High
P0990: Transmission fluid pressure (TFP) sensor E – circuit high
P0990: Transmission fluid pressure (TFP) switch E – circuit high
P0990 00: Transmission fluid pressure (TFP) sensor E - circuit high
P0990 00: Transmission fluid pressure (TFP) switch E - circuit high

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

070730015 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHEVROLET: 6t70, 6t75, 6l50, 6l80, or 6l90. Automatic transmission - information on transmission fluid pressure (tfp) switch check for false dtc's P0842, P0843, P0872, P0873, P0877, P0878, P0989, or P0990. *kb
070730004 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PONTIAC: Automatic transmission-performance concerns, check engine light on, dtc's P0716, P0741, P0776, P0777, P0796, P0797, P0873, P0878, P0990, P2714, P2723, and P2724 set. *kb

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