P071A
Transmission Mode Switch A Circuit
Generic code
Transmission System
High severity
Hard repair
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What P071A means
- Issue in automatic transmission in shifting between normal driving mode and performance driving mode
Possible symptoms
- Poor start
Possible causes
- Faulty transmission mode switch
- Faulty switch wiring and or connectors
Related parts
- Transmission Shift Sensor: Gear Shift Sensor communicates the position the gear shifted to. Problems lead to difficulty in shifting gears
Possible solutions
- A visual inspection of the transmission mode switch will be first, paying close attention to corrosion or liquid intrusion
- Inspect for poor connections at the solenoid
- Inspect for poor connections at the PCM
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