Powertrain
generic / SAE
P27F3
Clutch B Temperature Too High
The transmission control unit measures clutch B temperature above the safe operating threshold. Repeated slip events or excessive load have heated the clutch pack.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number7 / F3
Possible causes
- Excessive clutch slip during launches high
- Degraded transmission fluid lowers heat capacity medium
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
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 600–3500 €
- Estimated time: 3–12 h
- Component: clutch b
- Component: transmission fluid
- Component: tcm
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012