Hummer H3 P0871: Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch “C” Range/Performance

P0871 is a somewhat rare diagnostic trouble code.  While your Hummer H3’s check engine light will come on, this particular code indicates that there’s something wrong with the transmission, specifically the transmission fluid pressure sensor switch “C”. It’s a generic code, so P0871 has the same definition for any vehicle made for the 1996 model … Read more

Hummer H3 P0480: Meaning, Causes & Diagnosis

P0480 is a relatively common OBDII trouble code.  It indicates that your Hummer H3’s “cooling fan 1 control circuit” is malfunctioning.  It’s a generic code, so it has the same meaning for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up.   P0480 Definition:  Cooling Fan 1 – Control Circuit Malfunction Here is the … Read more

Hummer H3 P0320: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0320 is a relatively common ignition-related trouble code. P0320 indicates that your Hummer H3’s ignition/distributor engine speed circuit is malfunctioning. P0320 is most likely caused by the engine speed sensor, or a wiring issue. P0320 Definition:  Ignition/Distributor Engine Speed – Input Circuit Nearly all modern vehicles, including the Hummer H3, use individual coil packs which … Read more

Hummer H3: P0717 Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0717 is a somewhat rare OBD2 trouble code that can occur in the Hummer H3.  While it illuminates the check engine light, the code warns of a transmission-related error, specifically that the input shaft/turbine speed sensor is not sending a signal. P0717 is a generic code (it has the same meaning for any vehicle made … Read more

Hummer H3 P0846: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0846 is a relatively common trouble code.  While your Hummer H3’s check engine light will come on, P0846 is a transmission-related trouble code, specifically the transmission fluid pressure sensor circuit. It’s a generic code, so P0846 has the same definition for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and up.  Before doing anything, check … Read more

Hummer H3 P0841: Meaning, Causes, + Diagnosis

P0841 is a relatively common trouble code.  While your Hummer H3’s check engine light will come on, this particular code indicates that there’s something wrong with the transmission, specifically the transmission fluid pressure sensor circuit. It’s a generic code, so P0841 has the same definition for any vehicle made for the 1996 model year and … Read more

Hummer H3 P0894: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0894 is a somewhat common DTC trouble code.  It indicates that your Hummer H3’s transmission may be slipping.  It does not specify what part of the transmission is the problem. While P0894 is a general diagnostic trouble code (same definition for the H3 as any other vehicle), it is far and away most common on … Read more

Hummer H3 P0882:  Meaning, Causes + Diagnosis

P0882 is a generic DTC trouble code, which means it has the same meaning for the Hummer H3 as it would any other vehicle.  While this code sets the check engine light, it is actually warning you of an issue with the TCM transmission control module, specifically that the power input signal is too low. … Read more

Hummer H3 P0868: Meaning, Causes, & Diagnosis

P0868 is a generic DTC code, which means it has the same definition for the Hummer H3 as it would any other vehicle.  This particular code indicates that the transmission fluid pressure is below the minimum operating specs. If your H3 has P0868 the first thing you should do is check the transmission fluid.  If … Read more

Hummer H3 P0358: Coil Pack “H” Malfunctioning – Diagnosis

P0358 is a generic OBD II diagnostic code that indicates an issue with the ignition coil “H” (it’s the eighth cylinder). Specifically with the primary or secondary wiring circuits. If your Hummer H3 has thrown P0358, it may be accompanied by P0308 (this code indicates that the eighth cylinder is misfiring).  Addressing P0358 should take … Read more