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PowertrainP071C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Transmission Mode Switch A Circuit High

22 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 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP071CNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP071CTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit High BrandPowertrain
BYDP071CTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit High BrandPowertrain
CheryP071CTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP071CTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFFSP071CTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFFXP071CTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP071CTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP071CLitar suis mod pemindahan 'A' tinggi BrandPowertrain
GeelyP071CPerformance Mode Switch Open Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP071CTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP071CTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP071CTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit High BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP071CNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP071CNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP071CTransmission Mode Switch 'A' Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP071C'Ds' position SW circuit high BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP071CNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP071C'Ds' position SW circuit high BrandPowertrain
SaabP071CTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P071CTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit High BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP071CTransmission Mode Switch A Circuit High 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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