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P0842 DODGE
P0842 DODGE - Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Low
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P0842 DODGE Possible Causes
- 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 is the P0842 DODGE code repair?
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.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 labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
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Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P0842 DODGE Meaning
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.More Information
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