OBD Guide

P0733

Gear 3 Incorrect Ratio

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Delays when switching to 3rd gear
  • Power dips
  • Transmission transition to emergency mode
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Low or contaminated transmission fluid
  • Worn friction discs 3rd gear
  • Shift solenoids malfunction
  • Problems with the transmission hydraulic unit
  • Malfunction of shaft speed sensors

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Scan the transmission for additional errors
  3. Check the operation of the gearshift solenoids
  4. Diagnose the condition of friction discs and hydraulic unit
  5. If necessary, replace worn transmission components

Related codes

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