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PowertrainP0972

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance

29 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 29

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0972SLT solenoid valve implausible BrandPowertrain
BYDP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0972Shift Solenoid 1 Control Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0972TV antenna failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0972Solenoid valve SLT failure BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0972Krmilno vezje menjalnika 'A' obseg/zmogljivost BrandPowertrain
FiatP0972Shift solenoid 1 control circuit performance BrandPowertrain
FordP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
GeelyP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0972Shift Solenoid Valve 1 Control Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0972Shift solenoid A control - Circuit too high/low BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP0972shift solenoid 1 control circuit performance BrandPowertrain
MazdaP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
OpelP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance SAEPowertrain
SaabP0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0972Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
TataP0972Shift Solenoid 'A' Control Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0972TV antenna failure BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0972SAE: Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit: Range Performance 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.

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