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PowertrainP0736

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Reverse Incorrect Ratio

35 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · 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 35

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0736Error In The Low Speed CAN Bus. Operation Failure BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio BrandPowertrain
BMWP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio BrandPowertrain
BYDP0736Gear R incorrect ratio BrandPowertrain
CheryP0736Gear R incorrect ratio BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0736Gear Ratio Error in Reverse BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0736R Gear ratio failure BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0736Gear R ratio incorrect BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0736Mali ang reverse ratio BrandPowertrain
FiatP0736Gear ratio error in reverse BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0736Reverse Error Rate BrandPowertrain
GMP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0736Gear R incorrect ratio BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0736Gear R incorrect ratio BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0736Reverse Ratio Incorrect BrandPowertrain
HondaP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0736Gear ratio fault BrandPowertrain
MahindraP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio SAEPowertrain
MitsubishiP0736Gear R incorrect ratio BrandPowertrain
NissanP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio SAEPowertrain
OpelP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0736Gear R incorrect ratio BrandPowertrain
SaabP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0736Gear Ratio Fault R BrandPowertrain
SubaruP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0736A/T REV GR FNCTN BrandPowertrain
TataP0736Reverse Incorrect Ratio BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0736Right rear mixture door motor failure BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0736Backward Gear: Incorrect Ratio 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 P0736 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP073600Reverse incorrect ratio BrandPowertrain

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