OBD Guide

P074E

Unable To Engage Gear 6

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–333 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The car does not shift into 6th gear
  • Gear shifting occurs with a delay
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Vibrations or jerks when moving

Causes

  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Shift solenoid malfunction
  • Problems with the gearbox valve body
  • Worn friction discs
  • TCM control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnose the operation of switching solenoids
  3. Check the hydraulic pressure in the gearbox
  4. Carry out computer diagnostics of TCM
  5. If necessary, replace or restore the gearbox

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