OBD Guide

P07E4

Unable to Engage Park

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Parking mode does not turn on
  • The car can roll on a flat surface
  • Check engine light is on
  • Difficulty shifting gears
  • Alarm on dashboard

Causes

  • Parking lock solenoid malfunction
  • Damage to the gear shift mechanism
  • Problems with wiring or connectors
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
  • Low transmission fluid level

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnose the operation of the parking lock solenoid
  3. Check the integrity of the gear shift mechanism
  4. Scan the transmission control unit for errors
  5. Check the condition of the wiring and connectors

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