P07E5
Unable to Engage Drive
TCM commands engagement of Drive but the input/output speed relationship does not match — friction element does not lock up, or the shift solenoid pattern for Drive cannot be commanded. Vehicle remains stuck in Park or Neutral.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: hard
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
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Stuck shift solenoidCommon
Parts involved
- Shift Solenoids
- Clutch Pack
P07E5 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.