Engine-Codes - Generic - P0988

P0988 Code - 4C Pressure Switch Sense Circuit

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code P0988?

  • Faulty 4C Pressure Switch
  • 4C Pressure Switch harness is open or shorted
  • 4C Pressure Switch circuit poor electrical connection
  • Open Transmission Control Relay
  • Faulty Transmission Control Module (TCM)

|How to Fix the P0988 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.

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|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code P0988?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0988 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.

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|What are Code P0988 Possible Symptoms?

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

|What Does the P0988 Code Mean?

The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0988 will set if 4C (4th clutch) pressure switch is open or closed at the wrong time in a given gear. For example, this DTC would be set if the 4C pressure switch came on while the transmission was in second gear. The transmission system will default to an immediate shutdown routine.

P0988 Code - 4C Pressure Switch Sense Circuit

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