Powertrain
generic / SAE
P272A
Transmission Range Select Motor Control Circuit
A general fault in the transmission range select motor control circuit. The motor that physically moves the gear range selector (P-R-N-D) does not respond correctly.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number7 / 2A
Possible causes
- Motor winding open or shorted high
- Open or shorted control wire 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: 400–2500 €
- Estimated time: 2–6 h
- Component: range select motor
- Component: control module
- Component: wiring harness
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012