P073B

Stuck in Gear 6

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

Car gets stuck in 6th gear
Gears won't shift
Loss of power during acceleration
Increased fuel consumption
Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

Shift solenoid malfunction
Low or contaminated transmission fluid
Problems with the hydraulic control unit
Mechanical damage inside the gearbox
Malfunction of speed sensors

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Diagnose the operation of switching solenoids
Check hydraulic control unit
Scan the transmission for additional errors
If necessary, replace damaged gearbox components

Related codes

P073A P073C P073D