What is code P0843?

What is code P0843?

P0843: Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “A” Circuit High OBD-II Trouble Code. A transmission fluid pressure switch/sensor is designed to monitor the hydraulic pressure inside of the transmission, then relay that data to the ECU so it can decide on a proper shift strategy for the situation.

What causes a blinking or flashing check engine light?

A blinking or flashing check engine light is always caused by misfires. However, it is not as simple as that because many different things can cause misfires. Here is a list of things that can cause a misfire, which may result in a blinking check engine light: Misfires on one or several cylinders (most common) Faulty spark plugs/Coils

What to do if your VW engine light is flashing?

Never ignore your VW engine light or drive the car for an extended time, especially if your Volkswagen CEL is flashing. Driving a Volkswagen with a flashing check engine light could have a devastating effect on your engine and catalytic converter. If the engine overheats, pull over and turn off the car.

What does a check engine light on an OBD mean?

When the computer can’t correct the problem, and it doesn’t correct itself, the OBD system will store a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) in memory. This triggers the check engine light.

Where is the Check Engine light on a car?

The check engine light is typically a yellow or red engine shaped icon situated in the middle of your vehicle dashboard, behind the driving wheel. If it’s flashing for more than 6 seconds, that is potentially an emergency situation.

What does the OBD code p0843 mean?

What the P0843 code means. P0843 is an OBD-II generic code for a voltage problem with the transmission fluid pressure sensor in that the signal being sent to the engine control unit is higher than the manufacturer’s parameters for the desired amount of fluid pressure for that given driving condition.

A blinking or flashing check engine light is always caused by misfires. However, it is not as simple as that because many different things can cause misfires. Here is a list of things that can cause a misfire, which may result in a blinking check engine light: Misfires on one or several cylinders (most common) Faulty spark plugs/Coils

Why is my Honda Element D drive light blinking?

My Honda Element “D” Dashboard Drive Light was blinking and it turns out it was a Pressure Switch Sensor at the 3rd Gear Clutch Low Circuit with Error Code on the Transmission Computer of P0847. Category Autos & Vehicles Show moreShow less Loading… Advertisement

Is there a blinking indicator on my car?

Checked the display at lunch, no blinking light present. Also checked the transmission fluid level, no problems there.

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