Powertrain
generic / SAE
P273E
Gear Shift Control Module A Over Temperature
The gear shift control module A has reached over-temperature. Excessive switching activity, sustained high motor load, or insufficient cooling.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number7 / 3E
Possible causes
- Sustained high actuator load high
- Cooling air channel blocked by debris 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: 300–2000 €
- Estimated time: 1.5–5 h
- Component: gear shift module a
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012