OBD Guide

P0735

Gear 5 Incorrect Ratio

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Difficulty shifting into 5th gear
  • Dips or jerks when driving in 5th gear
  • Automatic transition to emergency mode of operation of the box
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check engine light comes on

Causes

  • Low or contaminated transmission fluid
  • Wear of 5th gear clutches
  • Shift Solenoid Problems
  • Mechanical damage in the gearbox
  • Malfunction of speed sensors

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnose the operation of switching solenoids
  3. Check the condition of the friction discs
  4. Scan error codes in the transmission control module
  5. If necessary, replace damaged gearbox components

Related codes

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