Powertrain
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Lights the check engine lamp
P27A3: Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump B Performance/Stuck Off
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P27xx — Transmission
What does P27A3 mean?
The second auxiliary transmission fluid pump is commanded on but does not run.
The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Common causes
- High Pump motor seized by sediment
- Medium Cracked rotor magnet decouples drive
- Low Carbon or debris buildup preventing free movement
Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.
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