09-26-2024, 12:42 PM
Hey everyone, I’ve got a 2016 Ford Focus, and I’m seeing the P287A code pop up on my OBD scanner. The car’s been having a rough time shifting gears lately, and I’ve noticed some strange noises when it tries to shift—especially during lower gears. After some research, it seems like this code points to a clutch motor issue with the dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
Has anyone else dealt with this code? I’ve heard it could be the clutch actuator that’s stuck or malfunctioning. Should I check the actuator first, or could this be a sign of wear on the clutch itself? My Focus has quite a few miles on it, so I’m wondering if this might mean a bigger repair. Also, do I need to scan for other transmission-related codes that might be hiding in there?
I’ve also read that resetting the Transmission Control Module (TCM) might help, but I’m not sure how to go about that. Any advice on how to troubleshoot this or if it’s something I could fix myself would be awesome! Thanks!
Has anyone else dealt with this code? I’ve heard it could be the clutch actuator that’s stuck or malfunctioning. Should I check the actuator first, or could this be a sign of wear on the clutch itself? My Focus has quite a few miles on it, so I’m wondering if this might mean a bigger repair. Also, do I need to scan for other transmission-related codes that might be hiding in there?
I’ve also read that resetting the Transmission Control Module (TCM) might help, but I’m not sure how to go about that. Any advice on how to troubleshoot this or if it’s something I could fix myself would be awesome! Thanks!