P081E OBD-II: Excessive Clutch "B" Slippage

P081E Severity

Urgent

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What causes OBD-II fault code P081E?

When the engine control module (PCM) detects that the clutch is slipping, the PCM will set code P081E.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P081E

OBD-II Code Transmission may not shift properly is defined as a Excessive Clutch "B" Slippage

When the engine control module (PCM) detects that the clutch is slipping, the PCM will set code P081E.

Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Engine may not start
Engine may stall
Transmission may not shift properly

Common Problems That Trigger the P081E Code

Worn clutch

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Other OBD-II Codes

P081D: Neutral Input Circuit P081C: Park Input Circuit P081B: Starter Disable Circuit High P081A: Starter Disable Circuit Low P0819: Up and Down Shift Switch to Transmission Range Correlation P0818: Driveline Disconnect Switch Input Circuit P0817: Starter Disable Circuit/Open P0816: Downshift Switch Circuit P0815: Upshift Switch Circuit P0814: Transmission Range Display Circuit P0813: Reverse Output Circuit P0812: Reverse Input Circuit P0820: Gear Lever X-Y Position Sensor Circuit P0821: Gear Lever X Position Circuit P0822: Gear Lever Y Position Circuit P0823: Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent P0824: Gear Lever Y Position Circuit Intermittent P0825: Gear Lever Push-Pull Switch (Shift Anticipate)P0826: Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit P0827: Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit Low P0828: Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit High P0829: 5-6 Shift P082A: Gear Lever X Position Circuit Range/Performance P082B: Gear Lever X Position Circuit Low

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