Symptoms of P083B OBD II Trouble Code
- Malfunction Indicator Light On
- Change in shift quality
- Vehicle starts off in 2nd or 3rd gear (limp in mode)
Common Causes of P083B OBD II Trouble Code
- Open in the signal circuit to the TFPS sensor – possible
- Short to voltage in the signal circuit to the TFPS sensor – possible
- Short to ground in the signal circuit to the TFPS sensor – possible
- Failed TFPS Sensor ? likely
- Internal mechanical transmission issue – possible
- Failed PCM – unlikely (programming required after replacement)
Severity of P083B OBD II Trouble Code
Severity depends upon which circuit the failure has occurred in. Since this is an electrical failure, the PCM/TCM can compensate to some degree. The failure may mean that the PCM/TCM modifies the shifting of the transmission if electronically controlled.