OBD Guide

P272B

Transmission Range Select Motor Control Circuit Current Too High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Difficulty switching transmission modes
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Transmission gets stuck in one mode
  • Clicking or other unusual sounds when shifting

Causes

  • Short circuit in motor control circuit
  • Range select motor malfunction
  • Problems with wiring or connectors
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
  • Contact corrosion

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of wiring and connectors
  2. Measure the resistance of the gear range selection motor
  3. Check control circuit voltage
  4. Replace the range selector motor if necessary
  5. Flash or replace the TCM module if it is faulty

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