Error code · Transmission

P088A — Transmission Fluid Filter Deteriorated

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A fault code doesn’t yet mean the unit or sensor itself is faulty: often it’s the plug and connector leading to it.

Possible causes

What you can do yourself

  1. Transmission fluid and filter change — per the manual or by a technician
  2. After the change, reset the counter with a scan tool if the manual requires it
  3. Drive gently, no hard acceleration

Stop and don’t drive on if:

  • The Check Engine light is flashing
  • The temperature gauge is in the red or the overheating light is on
  • The red oil pressure light is on
  • Smoke from under the bonnet, a burning or petrol smell
  • Strong jerking, knocking from the engine, or the car barely moves

On Oleg’s website:Transmission adaptation ↗

The explanation comes from the error code reference in the AvtoElektrik PRO app.

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Nearby codes

All codes in P08xx →

Who keeps this reference

The reference is kept by Oleg Dmitriev, an auto electrician from Almaty with 26 years of experience: computer diagnostics of cars and trucks, repair of control units (ECUs). Can’t find the cause? Message him.

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