P272C

Park Pawl Motor Control Circuit

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Problems switching to parking mode
The car may spontaneously roll out of the parking lot
Clicking or other unusual noises from the gear selector area
Error message on the dashboard

Causes

Open or short circuit in control circuit
Parking latch motor malfunction
Relay or fuse problems
Oxidation of contacts in connectors
Transmission ECU malfunction

How to Fix

Check fuses and relays associated with the system
Inspect the wiring harness for damage
Check connections and contacts in the control circuit
Test the parking latch motor
Replace latch motor if necessary

Related codes

P272D P272E P272F