Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.
The cost to diagnose the P1879 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) monitors the CVT Start Clutch Pressure Control Valve Assembly. The TCM sets the OBDII code when the CVT Start Clutch Pressure Control Valve Assembly is not to factory specifications.
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