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PowertrainP073F

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Thermal circuit solenoid valve failure

27 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 27

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP073FDeactivation. Intake Valve. Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP073FUnable to Engage Gear 1 BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP073FNo description available Powertrain
BYDP073FUnable to Engage Gear 1 BrandPowertrain
CheryP073FUnable to Engage Gear 1 BrandPowertrain
DaewooP073FNo description available Powertrain
DFFSP073FUnable to Engage Gear 1 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP073FUnable to Engage Gear 1 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP073FUnable to Engage Gear 1 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP073FGagal menggear gear 1 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP073FFailed to reach gear 1 BrandPowertrain
GMP073FUnable to Engage Gear 1 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP073FUnable to Engage Gear 1 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP073FUnable to Engage Gear 1 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP073FNo description available Powertrain
HondaP073FNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP073FNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP073FUnable to engage gear 1 BrandPowertrain
OpelP073FUnable to Engage Gear 1 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP073FNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP073FNo description available Powertrain
SaabP073FUnable to Engage Gear 1 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P073FUnable to Engage Gear 1 BrandPowertrain
SmartP073FNo description available Powertrain
SuzukiP073FUnable to Engage Gear 1 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP073FThermal circuit solenoid valve failure BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP073FSynchronisation 1st gear failed 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 P073F and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP073F00Gear ratio 1st gear with engine brake (No E/B) BrandPowertrain

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