P072D

Stuck in Gear 2

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Car won't shift from 2nd gear
Limited acceleration dynamics
Increased fuel consumption
Possible jerking when moving
Check Engine light comes on

Causes

Shift solenoids malfunction
Contaminated or old transmission fluid
Mechanical damage inside the automatic transmission
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Problems
Broken or shorted wiring

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Diagnose the operation of switching solenoids
Check TCM Error Codes
Inspect the wiring harness to the gearbox
If necessary, replace faulty automatic transmission components

Related codes

P072C P072E P0730