P272D

Park Pawl Motor Control Circuit Current Too High

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
The car may not be locked in parking mode
Clicking or other unusual noises from the transmission area
Error message on the dashboard
Gear shifting problems

Causes

Parking latch motor malfunction
Damage to the control circuit wiring harness
Short circuit in the circuit
Transmission control module malfunction
Relay or fuse problems

How to Fix

Check the condition of the wiring harness and connectors
Measure the motor resistance
Check voltage and current in control circuit
Scan the transmission control module for errors
If necessary, replace the electric motor or control module

Related codes

P272C P272E P272F