OBD Guide

P07B1

Transmission Friction Element H Stuck On

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Transmission slipping
  • Hard or abrupt shifts
  • Transmission fluid overheating
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Wear of friction linings
  • Contaminated or old transmission fluid
  • Hydraulic pressure problems
  • Control solenoid malfunction
  • Mechanical damage to the friction element

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnose pressure in the hydraulic system
  3. Check operation of control solenoids
  4. Perform gearbox adaptation
  5. If necessary, replace friction element H

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