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PowertrainP07B7

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Transmission park position sensor/switch 'A' circuit intermittent/erratic

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 CVP07B7No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP07B7Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
BYDP07B7Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
CheryP07B7Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DaewooP07B7No description available Powertrain
DFFSP07B7Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DFFXP07B7Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
DFXKP07B7Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
EOBDP07B7Girkasse parkeringsposisjonsensor/bryter 'A' krets avbrudd/ustabil BrandPowertrain
GeelyP07B7Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
GMP07B7Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
Great WallP07B7Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
HafeiP07B7Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
HoldenP07B7No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP07B7No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP07B7No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP07B7Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
NissanP07B7No description available Powertrain
OpelP07B7Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP07B7No description available Powertrain
SaabP07B7Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P07B7Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch 'A' Circuit Intermittent/Erratic BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP07B7Transmission park position sensor/switch 'A' circuit intermittent/erratic 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 P07B7 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP07B700Pressure sensor K38 Signal implausible BrandPowertrain

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