OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P273E Gear Shift Control Module A Over Temperature
The gear shift control module A has reached over-temperature. Excessive switching activity, sustained high motor load, or insufficient cooling.
Is it safe to drive with P273E?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelySustained high actuator load
- PossibleCooling air channel blocked by debris
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
- 1.5–5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Gear Shift Module A
Related codes
- P273BTransmission Friction Element H Apply Time Range/Performance
- P273CGear Shift Control Module A Supply Voltage Low
- P273DGear Shift Control Module A Supply Voltage High
- P273FTransmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Over Temperature Condition
- P2740Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit
- P2741Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.