Powertrain
generic / SAE
P073B
Stuck in Gear 6
The transmission is stuck in gear 1 - upshifts to higher gears are blocked by a stuck shift solenoid or hydraulic valve.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number7 / 3B
Possible causes
- Shift solenoid stuck high
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 400–3500 €
- Estimated time: 2–12 h
- Component: transmission
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012