OBD Guide

P271C

Park Pawl Position Sensor B Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Gear shifting problems
  • The car does not go into parking mode
  • Activating transmission emergency mode
  • Error message on the dashboard

Causes

  • Parking Latch Position Sensor B Malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Transmission control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect the connectors and contacts of the sensor
  3. Check sensor resistance
  4. Replace the parking latch position sensor if necessary
  5. Check and replace wiring harness if necessary

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