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OBD2 CODE

P0900 Transmission

We do not have a full sheet for this code yet, with its causes and checks. What you see here comes from the OBD2 code standard.

Official name (SAE)
Clutch A Actuator Control Circuit/Open
System
Engine and transmission (P)
Group
Transmission
Code type
Generic code: it means the same on every make.

Name taken from the open OBDex code list (public domain).

What do I do now?

Where is it on the car?

A generic X-ray car with this code's area marked in red: transmission. It is a guide, not the layout of your model.

Related faults in the database

Judder on the PowerShift dry dual-clutch gearbox (DPS6)Automatic gearbox
Engine / equipment
6-speed PowerShift automatic with dry dual clutch (DPS6 / 6DCT250)
Period mentioned
Approx. 2011–2018
Symptoms
Shudder or judder when pulling away, especially in traffic; gearbox-module faults that can stop the car starting.
Possible cause described
Early wear of the dry clutches (the software did not compensate well for temperature), and failures of the control module (TCM) and clutch actuators.
Check for the garage
Read codes (e.g. P0900, clutch actuator), update the gearbox software and run the relearn drive cycle; if the shudder remains, replace the clutch. Ask Ford about campaigns or warranty extensions for the VIN.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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