P27E7
Transmission Range Control B Circuit/Open
The B-channel actuator of the transmission range control reports a circuit/open condition. Gear-selector mechanical engagement cannot be requested as expected.
- 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.
- Open in actuator control wireCommon
- Open coil in range control actuatorPossible
- Pin pushed back out of connector bodyLess likely
Parts involved
- Transmission Range Control Actuator B
- Wiring Harness
- TCM
P27E7 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.