Powertrain
generic / SAE
P271F
Electronic Gear Shift - Position Not Learned
The shift-by-wire controller did not complete the position learning routine for the gear selector. Without learned end stops the controller cannot map selector positions to gear requests.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number7 / 1F
Possible causes
- Learning routine aborted by other DTC or low voltage high
- Shifter replaced without subsequent learn 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: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 80–400 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: electronic shifter
- Component: control module
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012