P079A OBD-II: Transmission Friction Element "A" Slip Detected

P079A Severity

Urgent

Should you fix P079A yourself?

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What causes OBD-II fault code P079A?

The Hybrid Control Module monitors the transmission clutches for slippage. If the Control Module detects any slippage in first gear or reverse, code P079A will be set. The hybrid control module may also place the vehicle in "limp home", limiting available engine/transmission performance to prevent additional damage.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P079A

OBD-II Code Transmission may not shift properly is defined as a Transmission Friction Element "A" Slip Detected

Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Engine may enter limp home mode (reduced performance)
Transmission may not shift properly

Common Problems That Trigger the P079A Code

Internal transmission failure
Transmission fluid level is low
Transmission valve body solenoid failure

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OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P079A

OBD-II Code Transmission may not shift properly is defined as a Transmission Friction Element "A" Slip Detected

Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Engine may enter limp home mode (reduced performance)
Transmission may not shift properly

Common Problems That Trigger the P079A Code

Internal transmission failure
Transmission fluid level is low
Transmission valve body solenoid failure

P079A OBD-II: Transmission Friction Element "A" Slip Detected

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Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P079A Code

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Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P079A Code