P278F OBD-II: Clutch "B" Adaptive Learning at Limit

P278F Severity

Moderate

Will P278F go away on its own?

Once the vehicle's onboard system no longer detects the issue, most codes will disappear on their own. If your vehicle still has this code, however, it should be properly diagnosed to avoid a more serious problem.

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Moderate severity codes might not threaten the vehicle's safety or functionality immediately, but you should still get it diagnosed within a reasonable time frame to keep your car running well.

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What causes OBD-II fault code P278F?

The Transmission Control Module (TCM) goes through a learning process to properly shift the transmission based on the driver's driving habits. If the Transmission can not properly adapt to what is being requested, code P278F is stored.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P278F

OBD-II Code Transmission may not shift properly is defined as a Clutch "B" Adaptive Learning at Limit

Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Increased fuel consumption
Transmission may not shift properly

Common Problems That Trigger the P278F Code

Internal transmission failure
Transmission Control Module (TCM) failure
Transmission fluid level is low

Common Repairs Needed for the P278F Code

Clutch Replacement

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OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P278F

OBD-II Code Transmission may not shift properly is defined as a Clutch "B" Adaptive Learning at Limit

Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Increased fuel consumption
Transmission may not shift properly

Common Problems That Trigger the P278F Code

Internal transmission failure
Transmission Control Module (TCM) failure
Transmission fluid level is low

Common Repairs Needed for the P278F Code

Clutch Replacement

P278F OBD-II: Clutch "B" Adaptive Learning at Limit

Will P278F go away on its own?

What causes OBD-II fault code P278F?

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OBD II Fault Code

Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P278F Code

Common Repairs Needed for the P278F Code

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Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P278F Code

Common Repairs Needed for the P278F Code