P07A9: The gearbox D friction element has got stuck
The gearbox D friction element has got stuck. It is usually dirt, wear or the motor that moves it.
| Code | P07A9 |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P07xx, Transmission |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P07A9 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P07A9 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
This code is usually stored by the gearbox control unit. If the car reports it over standard OBD, you read it for nothing with FREE; to read it straight from the gearbox control unit, with its description and clearing, you need PRO.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P07A5 The gearbox B friction element has got stuck
- P07A6 The gearbox C friction element has got stuck
- P07A7 The gearbox C friction element has got stuck
- P07A8 The gearbox D friction element has got stuck
- P07AA The gearbox E friction element has got stuck
- P07AB The gearbox E friction element has got stuck
- P07AC The gearbox F friction element has got stuck
- P07AD The gearbox F friction element has got stuck
- P0700 Transmission control system: fault detected
- P0701 Transmission control system: range/performance
- P0702 Transmission control system: electrical fault
- P0703 Torque converter/brake switch B: circuit fault
What does code P07A9 mean?
The gearbox D friction element has got stuck. It is usually dirt, wear or the motor that moves it.
How do you clear P07A9?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P07A9 comes back.
