P07E7

Stuck in Drive

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$22–167 (est.)

Symptoms

The car does not switch from Drive mode
Check Engine light comes on
Reduced acceleration dynamics
Increased fuel consumption

Causes

Low transmission fluid level
Contaminated or old transmission fluid
Faulty transmission solenoid valves
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Problems
Mechanical damage inside the gearbox

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Replace transmission fluid and filter if necessary
Check the operation of the solenoid valves
Scan the transmission control module for errors
If necessary, contact an automatic transmission specialist

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