P07A1 OBD-II: Transmission Friction Element "H" Slip Detected

P07A1 Severity

Urgent

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What causes OBD-II fault code P07A1?

The Hybrid Control Module monitors the transmission clutches for slippage. If the Control Module detects any slippage when the eighth clutch is activated code P07A1 will be set. The hybrid control module may also place the vehicle in "limp home", limiting available engine/transmission performance to prevent additional damage.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P07A1

OBD-II Code Transmission may not shift properly is defined as a Transmission Friction Element "H" Slip Detected

Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Engine may enter limp home mode (reduced performance)
Transmission may not shift properly

Common Problems That Trigger the P07A1 Code

Internal transmission failure
Transmission fluid level is low
Transmission valve body solenoid failure

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OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P07A1

OBD-II Code Transmission may not shift properly is defined as a Transmission Friction Element "H" Slip Detected

Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Engine may enter limp home mode (reduced performance)
Transmission may not shift properly

Common Problems That Trigger the P07A1 Code

Internal transmission failure
Transmission fluid level is low
Transmission valve body solenoid failure

P07A1 OBD-II: Transmission Friction Element "H" Slip Detected

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Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P07A1 Code

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Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P07A1 Code