P07E9
Transmission Range Control A Circuit Performance
Range control A circuit is electrically intact, but the actuator response does not match the model — for example position feedback that does not move when commanded, or moves slower than expected. Often a sticking actuator or aged motor.
- 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.
- Sticking range actuatorCommon
Parts involved
- Range Actuator
P07E9 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.