P074A

Unable To Engage Gear 2

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

The car does not shift into second gear
Jerks when shifting gears
The car goes into emergency mode
Increased fuel consumption
Check Engine light comes on

Causes

Low or contaminated transmission fluid
Shift solenoid malfunction
Mechanical damage inside the gearbox
Problems with the hydraulic system
Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Diagnose the operation of gear shift solenoids
Check the hydraulic pressure in the system
Scan the transmission control unit for errors
If necessary, replace damaged gearbox components

Related codes

P074B P074C P074D