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PowertrainP07A5

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Radial motor or sensor failure (steering column)

24 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

Safety: This code relates to the steering system. Steering effort may increase.

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

Steering effort may increase. If the steering feels heavy or unpredictable, stop safely and have it checked.

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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP07A5No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP07A5Transmission Friction Element 'B' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
BYDP07A5Transmission Friction Element 'B' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
CheryP07A5Transmission Friction Element 'B' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
DaewooP07A5No description available Powertrain
DFFSP07A5Transmission Friction Element 'B' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
DFFXP07A5Transmission Friction Element 'B' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
DFXKP07A5Transmission Friction Element 'B' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
EOBDP07A5Elemen gesek transmisi 'B' macet BrandPowertrain
GeelyP07A5Transmission Friction Element 'B' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
GMP07A5Transmission Friction Element 'B' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
Great WallP07A5Transmission Friction Element 'B' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
HafeiP07A5Transmission Friction Element 'B' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
HoldenP07A5Transmission Clutch 2 Stuck On BrandPowertrain
HondaP07A5No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP07A5No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP07A5No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP07A5Transmission Friction Element 'B' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
OpelP07A5Transmission Friction Element 'B' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP07A5No description available Powertrain
PorscheP07A5No description available Powertrain
SaabP07A5Transmission Friction Element 'B' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P07A5Transmission Friction Element 'B' Stuck On BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP07A5Radial motor or sensor failure (steering column) 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P07A5 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP07A500Clutch odd welded BrandPowertrain
PorscheP07A500No description available Powertrain

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