OBD Guide

P1871

Undefined Gear Ratio

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Erratic gear shifting
  • Dips during acceleration
  • Switching to emergency mode of automatic transmission operation
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Friction disc wear
  • Malfunction of input/output shaft speed sensors
  • Problems with the hydraulic block
  • Transmission fluid contamination or degradation

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnose speed sensors and their circuits
  3. Check the hydraulic pressure in the system
  4. Perform computer diagnostics of automatic transmission
  5. If necessary, replace worn friction discs

Related codes

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