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PowertrainP072D

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Driver side mixed air motor failure

26 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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP072DNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP072DStuck in Gear 2 BrandPowertrain
BYDP072DStuck in Gear 2 BrandPowertrain
CheryP072DStuck in Gear 2 BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP072D2nd gear stuck BrandPowertrain
DaewooP072DNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP072DStuck in Gear 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP072DStuck in Gear 2 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP072DStuck in Gear 2 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP072DFast i gir 2 BrandPowertrain
FiatP072D2nd Gear stuck BrandPowertrain
GeelyP072DStuck in Gear 2 BrandPowertrain
GMP072DStuck in Gear 2 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP072DStuck in Gear 2 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP072DStuck in Gear 2 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP072DNo description available Powertrain
HondaP072DNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP072DNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP072DNo description available Powertrain
OpelP072DStuck in Gear 2 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP072DNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP072DNo description available Powertrain
SaabP072DStuck in Gear 2 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P072DStuck in Gear 2 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP072DDriver side mixed air motor failure BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP072DGear 2 not adjustable 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 P072D and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP072D00Gear ratio - 1st gear with engine brake stuck 2nd/3rd BrandPowertrain

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