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PowertrainP07A3

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Clutch drag torque is too high

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 CVP07A3No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP07A3Transmission Friction Element 'A' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
BYDP07A3Transmission Friction Element 'A' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
CheryP07A3Transmission Friction Element 'A' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
DaewooP07A3No description available Powertrain
DFFSP07A3Clutch drag torque is too high BrandPowertrain
DFFXP07A3Transmission Friction Element 'A' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
DFXKP07A3Transmission Friction Element 'A' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
EOBDP07A3Elemen gesek transmisi 'A' macet BrandPowertrain
GeelyP07A3Transmission Friction Element 'A' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
GMP07A3Transmission Friction Element 'A' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
Great WallP07A3Transmission Friction Element 'A' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
HafeiP07A3Transmission Friction Element 'A' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
HoldenP07A3Transmission Clutch 1 Stuck On BrandPowertrain
HondaP07A3No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP07A3No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP07A3No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP07A3Transmission Friction Element 'A' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
OpelP07A3Transmission Friction Element 'A' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP07A3No description available Powertrain
SaabP07A3Transmission Friction Element 'A' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P07A3Transmission Friction Element 'A' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP07A3Clutch drag torque is too 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.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P07A3 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP07A300Clutch even welded BrandPowertrain

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