OBD Guide

P27F4

Gear Shift Lock Solenoid/Actuator A Performance/Stuck On

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Difficulty shifting gears
  • Gear shift lever locked
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • The car does not come out of parking mode
  • Error message on the dashboard

Causes

  • Gear lock solenoid jammed
  • Open or short circuit in the circuit
  • Relay or fuse problems
  • Transmission ECU malfunction
  • Mechanical damage to the drive

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of fuses and relays
  2. Test solenoid resistance
  3. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  4. Replace faulty solenoid
  5. Reset the error code and check the system operation

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