P073A
Stuck in Gear 5
Severity
🔴 HighCan you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)
Symptoms
- Car won't shift from 5th gear
- Reduced acceleration dynamics
- Increased engine speed at high speeds
- Check Engine indicator on the dashboard
- Possible jerking when trying to switch
Causes
- Shift solenoids malfunction
- Problems with the automatic transmission hydraulic system
- Damage to the wiring harness to the gearbox
- Malfunction of the automatic transmission control unit
- Mechanical damage inside the gearbox
How to Fix
- Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
- Diagnose the operation of switching solenoids
- Check the integrity of the wiring to the automatic transmission
- Scan the automatic transmission control unit for errors
- If necessary, replace faulty components
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