OBD Guide

P07FF

Cold Start Transmission Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Gear shift delays when the engine is cold
  • Hard or abrupt shifts
  • Floating engine speed
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Contaminated or old transmission fluid
  • Problems with shift solenoids
  • Malfunction of transmission temperature sensors
  • Wear of mechanical components of the gearbox

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Replace transmission fluid and filter if necessary
  3. Check the operation of the gearshift solenoids
  4. Diagnose transmission temperature sensors
  5. Carry out computer diagnostics of the transmission control system

Related codes

Error P07FF by Vehicle Brand