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PowertrainP071B

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Transmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low

24 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range normally covers the transmission control system, but some manufacturers use P07-P09 codes for unrelated functions (fuel pump control, air-mix motors, lighting or windows). Check the description before assuming it is a transmission fault.

2Common causes

  1. Low or dirty transmission fluid
  2. Faulty shift solenoid
  3. Faulty speed sensor
  4. Wiring or connector fault
  5. Internal transmission wear

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the transmission slips, jerks, will not shift, or a transmission temperature warning is on, stop driving and let it cool: continuing can cause expensive damage. If the code names a different system (for example the fuel pump), treat it on its own terms; a fuel-pump control failure can stall the car, so have it checked before driving further. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP071BNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP071BTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP071BTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP071BTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP071BTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP071BTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP071BTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP071BTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP071BLitar suis mod pemindahan 'A' rendah BrandPowertrain
GeelyP071BPerformance Mode Switch Short Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP071BTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP071BTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP071BTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP071BTransmission Winter Mode Switch Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP071BNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP071BNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP071BTransmission Mode Switch 'A' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP071B'Ds' position SW circuit low BrandPowertrain
OpelP071BTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP071BNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP071B'Ds' position SW circuit low BrandPowertrain
SaabP071BTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P071BTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP071BTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit Low BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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