Powertrain
generic / SAE
P07E6
Stuck in Park
The vehicle cannot leave Park even though the operator has commanded a different range. Park pawl jammed, park actuator failed, or shift-by-wire input not received by TCM.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number7 / E6
Possible causes
- Park pawl jammed under load high
- Failed park actuator medium
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: 200–1500 €
- Estimated time: 0.8–4 h
- Component: park actuator
- Component: park pawl
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012