The transmission control unit measures clutch B temperature above the safe operating threshold. Repeated slip events or excessive load have heated the clutch pack.
Medium severity. Can I keep driving?Drive gently to a repair shop. If it slips, you hear clunks, or it loses its gears, do not keep driving.
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
Most likely causes
- Excessive clutch slip during launches
- Degraded transmission fluid lowers heat capacity
What to check, in order
Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.
Good to know
- Repair difficulty: hard
- It can trigger limp mode.
What each character of P27F3 means
- P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
- 2: Generic code: same on every make
- 7: Transmission
- F3: Specific fault in that system
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with code P27F3?
Drive gently to a repair shop. If it slips, you hear clunks, or it loses its gears, do not keep driving.
What causes code P27F3?
The most common causes are: excessive clutch slip during launches; degraded transmission fluid lowers heat capacity.
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Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.