OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P272B Transmission Range Select Motor Control Circuit Current Too High
The current through the range select motor exceeds the limit. Mechanism is binding or shorted.
Is it safe to drive with P272B?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyShift mechanism binding from corrosion
- PossibleInternal short in motor winding
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
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–6 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Range Select Motor, Shift Mechanism
Related codes
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- P272DPark Pawl Motor Control Circuit Current Too High
- P2730Pressure Control Solenoid E Control Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.