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Engine diagnostic code 28

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Hi all,
My VR has thrown the engine check light a few times over the last week. Upon pulling codes this morning I only got #28. (had several at the start of the week, but cleared them)
My manual says "transmission error - consult a specialist" but so do several other fault codes. So I figure someone may be able to advise in more detail what code 28 really means, and that will help me narrow down where and what to look for.

I haven't done much on the car lately (just regular driving). Pulled aerial out before Christmas. And topped up trans fluid a month before that.
Likely that neither are related to this issue in my opinion.
 

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from my paper manual: Code 28: Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Assembly - Short circuit
possible cause bad wiring inspect wiring for failure if no fault found and code still set seek specialist advice

some one on here may have a factory manual and be able to provide more in depth troubleshooting.
 

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from my paper manual: Code 28: Transmission Fluid Pressure Switch Assembly - Short circuit
possible cause bad wiring inspect wiring for failure if no fault found and code still set seek specialist advice

some one on here may have a factory manual and be able to provide more in depth troubleshooting.
Awesome. This is a great headstart for me.
Thank you
 

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Refer to the attachment below. Does sound like it needs a transmission specialist.
 

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That's why posted the link as suspected yours was 11p...not sure what it means tbh.

Pcm peeps should know what to look at.

Can't remember auto code I got with vp/vs 304 conversion just that it was related to trans power fuse not connected up...it was in limp mode & stuck in 2nd or 3rd gear.

If it's auto fault code can't not notice trans playing up.
 

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Funny thing is it drives and shifts fine (maybe even smoother on the 1-2 shift than what it did a month ago)
Also it only throws the code in drive. Not reverse, not 3 or 2 or 1. Just big fat old D. And it seems to come on a few seconds after selecting D, so pretty consistent there.
 

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This is the pressure switch manifold
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