P073A OBD-II: Stuck in Gear 5

P073A Severity

Urgent

Should you fix P073A yourself?

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What causes OBD-II fault code P073A?

The automatic transmission matches the engine optimum power and torque characteristics to the driver's desired rate of acceleration and speed by auto-selecting different gear ratios or 'speeds' to power the wheels. If the Transmission gets stuck in Fifth Gear, code P073A will set.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P073A

OBD-II Code Transmission may not shift properly is defined as a Stuck in Gear 5

Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Increased fuel consumption
Transmission may not shift properly

Common Problems That Trigger the P073A Code

Internal transmission failure
Transmission Control Module (TCM) failure
Transmission valve body solenoid failure
Wiring issue

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OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P073A

OBD-II Code Transmission may not shift properly is defined as a Stuck in Gear 5

Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Increased fuel consumption
Transmission may not shift properly

Common Problems That Trigger the P073A Code

Internal transmission failure
Transmission Control Module (TCM) failure
Transmission valve body solenoid failure
Wiring issue

P073A OBD-II: Stuck in Gear 5

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Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P073A Code

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Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P073A Code