P271F

Electronic Gear Shift - Position Not Learned

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

Gears shift incorrectly or are delayed
The gearbox goes into emergency mode
CHECK ENGINE indicator lights up
Jerking when shifting gears
Difficulty starting the engine due to incorrect selector position

Causes

Problems with selector position sensors
Malfunction of solenoid valves in the gearbox
Mechanical damage to the switching mechanism
Low or contaminated transmission fluid
Malfunction of the transmission control unit

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Carry out diagnostics of selector position sensors
Check the operation of the solenoid valves
Perform gear position relearn procedure
If necessary, replace the transmission control unit

Related codes

P271E P2720 P272F