Powertrain
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Lights the check engine lamp
P2878: Clutch B Disengagement Time Too Fast
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P28xx codes
What does P2878 mean?
Clutch B releases faster than calibrated. Risk of torque interruption and driveline shock.
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 Pressure regulator undershoots release ramp
- Medium Increased internal leakage at the actuator
Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.
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