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PowertrainP071E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Transmission Mode Switch B Circuit Low

23 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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP071ENo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP071ETransmission Mode Switch B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
BYDP071ETransmission Mode Switch B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP071ETransmission Mode Switch B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP071ETransmission Mode Switch B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP071ETransmission Mode Switch B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP071ETransmission Mode Switch B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP071ETransmission Mode Switch B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP071ELitar suis mod pemindahan 'B' rendah BrandPowertrain
GeelyP071ETransmission Mode Switch B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP071ETransmission Mode Switch B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP071ETransmission Mode Switch B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP071ETransmission Mode Switch B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP071ENo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP071ENo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP071ENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP071ETransmission Mode Switch 'B' Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MahindraP071ENo description available Powertrain
OpelP071ETransmission Mode Switch B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP071ENo description available Powertrain
SaabP071ETransmission Mode Switch B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P071ETransmission Mode Switch B Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP071ETransmission Mode Switch B 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.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P071E and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP071E00Manual shift control up/down (TGS) switch signal low BrandPowertrain

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