P1724
Automatic Transmission Control Relay Electrical
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–33 (est.)
Symptoms
- The car goes into emergency gearbox mode
- Check Engine light comes on
- Gear shifting problems
- The gearbox only works in one gear
- Unstable engine operation when switching
Causes
- Faulty automatic transmission control relay
- Open or short circuit in the relay circuit
- Oxidation of contacts in connectors
- Problems with the transmission control unit
- Wiring harness damage
How to Fix
- Check the condition of the automatic transmission control relay
- Check the integrity of the wiring and contacts in the relay circuit
- Clean connector contacts from oxides
- Replace faulty relay
- Check transmission control unit