P072F

Stuck in Gear 4

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–389 (est.)

Symptoms

Car won't shift up or down 4th gear
Increased fuel consumption
Transmission overheating
Movement malfunctions (jerking, slipping)
The Check Engine or Transmission Warning light is on

Causes

Shift solenoid malfunction
Mechanical damage inside the automatic transmission
Low or contaminated transmission fluid
Problems with the hydraulic transmission control unit
Transmission sensor malfunction

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Diagnostics of gear shift solenoids
Checking electrical connections and wiring to the automatic transmission
Diagnostics of the hydraulic control unit
Complete automatic transmission diagnostics from a specialist

Related codes

P072D P072E P0730