Powertrain
generic / SAE
P272B
Transmission Range Select Motor Control Circuit Current Too High
The current through the range select motor exceeds the limit. Mechanism is binding or shorted.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number7 / 2B
Possible causes
- Shift mechanism binding from corrosion high
- Internal short in motor winding 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: shift mechanism
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012