P074B

Unable To Engage Gear 3

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

Problems with shifting to 3rd gear
The car may jerk when trying to shift
Increased fuel consumption
Check Engine light comes on
The gearbox may go into emergency mode

Causes

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

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Diagnose the operation of gearbox solenoids
Check the hydraulic pressure in the system
Perform diagnostics on the transmission control unit
If necessary, replace damaged gearbox components

Related codes

P074A P074C P074D