P271D

Park Pawl Position Sensor B Circuit High

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Problems switching to parking mode
The car may not be locked in the parking position
Error messages on the dashboard
The gearbox may go into emergency mode

Causes

Short circuit in the sensor circuit
Parking Latch Position Sensor B Malfunction
Wiring harness damage
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Problems with the transmission control module

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
Check sensor connections and connectors
Test parking pawl position sensor B
Replace sensor if necessary
Check and reflash the transmission control module if necessary

Related codes

P271E P271F P2720