OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P272D Park Pawl Motor Control Circuit Current Too High
The current through the park pawl motor exceeds the limit. Park pawl mechanism binding or motor shorted.
Is it safe to drive with P272D?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyPark pawl mechanism binding from wear or corrosion
- PossibleInternal short in motor winding
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–6 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Park Pawl Motor, Park Pawl Mechanism
Related codes
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.