P07AB

Transmission Friction Element E Stuck On

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

Hard or abrupt gear shifting
Gear slip
Inability to shift into certain gears
Transmission overheating
Deteriorating fuel economy

Causes

Wear of friction elements
Contaminated or degraded transmission fluid (ATF)
Control solenoid malfunction
Mechanical damage in the hydraulic circuit
Transmission control module (TCM) problems

How to Fix

Transmission Fluid (ATF) Diagnostics - Level and Condition Check
Replacing transmission fluid and filter
Checking friction control solenoids
Diagnostics of hydraulic pressure in the circuit
Disassembly and inspection of transmission friction elements

Related codes

P07AA P07AC P07AD