Engine-Codes - Dodge - P0842 DODGE

P0842 DODGE Code - Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Low

- Code Popularity: 9,696 Views
- Repair Importance Level: 3/3
- Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3
What is this?
Table of contents
What does this mean?

|What are the Possible Causes of the P0842 DODGE Code?

  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Dirty transmission fluid
  • Faulty Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch 'A'
  • Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch 'A' harness or connectors
  • Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch 'A' circuit is open or shorted
  • Transmission internal mechanical problem

|How to Fix the P0842 DODGE Code?

Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

Search P0842 Dodge Questions and Answers

|What is the cost to diagnose the P0842 DODGE code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0842 DODGE code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

|What are P0842 DODGE code possible symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

|What Does the P0842 DODGE Code Mean?

The Transmission Control Module (TCM) monitors the Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch signal. The TCM sets the OBDII code when the Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch is not to factory specifications.

Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Low

|Need more information with the P0842 DODGE code?

Need more information on how to fix the P0842 DODGE code?
Get Access to Factory Service Manuals

|Need help with a P0842 DODGE code?

Get the P0842 Dodge code diagnosed by a professional: Find a repair shop in your area

Related Information