P072E

Stuck in Gear 3

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–500 (est.)

Symptoms

The car only moves in 3rd gear
The gearbox goes into emergency mode
No gear shifting up or down
Check Engine light comes on
Possible jerking when moving

Causes

3rd gear shift solenoid malfunction
Mechanical damage inside the automatic transmission
Low or contaminated transmission fluid
Problems with the automatic transmission hydraulic circuit
Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction

How to Fix

Checking the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Diagnostics of gear shift solenoids
Checking the hydraulic pressure in the system
Scanning automatic transmission error codes
Repair or replacement of mechanical components of automatic transmission
Flashing or replacing the TCM control unit

Related codes

P072D P072F P0730