P2686 OBD-II: Actuator Supply Voltage "C" Circuit High

P2686 Severity

Urgent

Should you fix P2686 yourself?

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What causes OBD-II fault code P2686?

The transmission uses several actuators to engage an hold gears. If the engine control module (PCM) detects an incorrect signal from the actuator, the PCM will set this code.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P2686

OBD-II Code Transmission may not shift properly is defined as a Actuator Supply Voltage "C" Circuit High

The transmission uses several actuators to engage an hold gears. If the engine control module (PCM) detects an incorrect signal from the actuator, the PCM will set this code.

Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Transmission may not shift properly

Common Problems That Trigger the P2686 Code

Internal transmission failure
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
Transmission actuator failure
Transmission Control Module (TCM) failure
Wiring issue

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OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P2686

OBD-II Code Transmission may not shift properly is defined as a Actuator Supply Voltage "C" Circuit High

The transmission uses several actuators to engage an hold gears. If the engine control module (PCM) detects an incorrect signal from the actuator, the PCM will set this code.

Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Transmission may not shift properly

Common Problems That Trigger the P2686 Code

Internal transmission failure
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
Transmission actuator failure
Transmission Control Module (TCM) failure
Wiring issue

P2686 OBD-II: Actuator Supply Voltage "C" Circuit High

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Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P2686 Code

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Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P2686 Code