OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P07EA Transmission Range Control A Circuit Low
Range control A circuit reads stuck low — short to ground or low-side driver stuck on. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
Is it safe to drive with P07EA?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyControl wire shorted to ground
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelyHarness chafing through insulation
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
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.8–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Range Actuator
Related codes
- P07E8Transmission Range Control A Circuit/Open
- P27E9Transmission Range Control B Circuit Low
- P07E7Stuck in Drive
- P07E9Transmission Range Control A Circuit Performance
- P07EBTransmission Range Control A Circuit High
- P07ECTransmission Range Multi-Function Select Circuit
- P07EDTransmission Range Multi-Function Select Circuit Stuck
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.