Transmission Trouble Codes: List & Fixes
P07xx to P09xx codes cover automatic and automated transmissions: shift solenoids, pressure control, the transmission range switch, input and output speed sensors, fluid temperature and gear ratio monitoring. Many transmissions go into limp mode to protect themselves, holding one gear until the fault is cleared. Checking fluid level and condition, where the design allows it, is a sensible first step before any electrical diagnosis.
57Codes
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P0700
Powertrain
The transmission computer found a fault and asked for the check engine light – read the TCM…
Moderate
P0741
Powertrain
The torque converter lockup clutch slips or won't engage when the computer commands it.
Moderate
P0705
Powertrain
The computer can't make sense of the gear selector position signal – P, R, N, D may be misread.
Moderate
P0706
Powertrain
The range sensor works electrically, but its reading doesn't match where the lever and gears…
Moderate
P0707
Powertrain
The range sensor signal voltage is below its lowest valid value – usually a short to ground…
Moderate
P0710
Powertrain
The transmission computer lost a usable fluid temperature signal and is guessing…
Low
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P0218
Powertrain
The transmission fluid got hotter than the computer allows, from heavy load, low fluid…
High
P0700
Powertrain
The transmission computer found a fault and asked for the check engine light – read the TCM…
Moderate
P0705
Powertrain
The computer can't make sense of the gear selector position signal – P, R, N, D may be misread.
Moderate
P0706
Powertrain
The range sensor works electrically, but its reading doesn't match where the lever and gears…
Moderate
P0707
Powertrain
The range sensor signal voltage is below its lowest valid value – usually a short to ground…
Moderate
P0711
Powertrain
The fluid temperature reading doesn't behave like real fluid – it warms too slowly, too fast…
Moderate
P0712
Powertrain
The fluid temperature signal voltage is too low, so the computer thinks the fluid is extremely…
Moderate
P0715
Powertrain
The transmission computer has lost a reliable input-shaft speed signal, so shifts get harsh…
Moderate
P0716
Powertrain
The input speed signal is there but erratic or illogical – dropouts, spikes or values that…
Moderate
P0717
Powertrain
The input speed sensor reports zero while the engine runs and the car moves – the signal…
Moderate
P0720
Powertrain
Electrical fault in the output shaft speed signal – shift timing and sometimes the speedometer…
Moderate
P0722
Powertrain
The output speed sensor sends nothing while the car moves – shifting and often the speedometer…
Moderate
P0730
Powertrain
The transmission computer sees input and output shaft speeds that don't fit the gear it…
High
P0731
Powertrain
While in first gear, the transmission's input and output speeds don't match the first-gear…
Moderate
P0732
Powertrain
Second gear isn't holding: the input-to-output speed ratio in 2nd is outside the expected range.
Moderate
P0733
Powertrain
Third gear slips: input shaft speed doesn't match output speed times the 3rd-gear ratio.
Moderate
P0734
Powertrain
Fourth gear (overdrive on four-speed units) doesn't hold the expected input-to-output speed…
Moderate
P0735
Powertrain
Fifth gear slips or isn't fully applied; the TCM measures a ratio that doesn't fit 5th.
Moderate
P0741
Powertrain
The torque converter lockup clutch slips or won't engage when the computer commands it.
Moderate
P0742
Powertrain
The converter lockup clutch stays applied when it should be released, which can stall…
High
P0744
Powertrain
Lockup control drops in and out: an intermittent TCC circuit, or on some makes a lockup…
Moderate
P0746
Powertrain
Solenoid A doesn't control pressure as commanded: harsh or soft shifts, or limp mode.
Moderate
P0748
Powertrain
The TCM detected an electrical fault (open, short or wrong current) in pressure control…
Moderate
P0750
Powertrain
The transmission computer sees a fault in shift solenoid A or its circuit and can't use it…
Moderate
P0751
Powertrain
Solenoid A is wired fine but its valve isn't doing its job, so gears are missing – often stuck…
High
P0753
Powertrain
The control circuit for shift solenoid A reads open, shorted or out of range – an electrical…
Moderate
P0755
Powertrain
The TCM detects an electrical problem with shift solenoid B, the second on/off shift valve.
Moderate
P0756
Powertrain
Solenoid B isn't moving fluid the way the TCM expects – the car may pull away in 3rd or 4th.
High
P0760
Powertrain
A fault in shift solenoid C's circuit – usually means lost overdrive or upper gears, or limp…
Moderate
P0770
Powertrain
Solenoid E in a five- or six-speed automatic isn't working as commanded: electrical fault…
Moderate