OBD Guide

P07B0

Transmission Friction Element H Performance/Stuck Off

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Gear slip
  • Delays when shifting gears
  • Inability to engage a certain gear
  • Increased engine speed without increasing speed
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Wear of transmission friction elements
  • Low or contaminated transmission fluid
  • Problems with the hydraulic circuit
  • Shift solenoids malfunction
  • Errors in the transmission control unit (TCM)

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Carry out diagnostics of hydraulic pressure in the gearbox
  3. Check operation of shift solenoids
  4. Scan the transmission control unit for errors
  5. If necessary, replace friction elements or repair the transmission

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