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P07A6

Transmission Friction Element C Performance/Stuck Off

System
Transmission (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P07A6 means Transmission Friction Element C Performance/Stuck Off.

Check these first

  • A friction element C clutch pack worn or stuck off
  • A stuck solenoid or valve feeding friction element C
  • Dirty or low transmission fluid
  • A restriction in the friction element C fluid passage
  • A failed TCM not commanding friction element C

What to do next

  1. Read commanded and actual element C state on a scan tool
  2. Check transmission fluid level and condition
  3. Test the solenoid circuit that feeds friction element C
  4. Inspect the valve body for a stuck valve on element C
  5. Replace the friction element C clutch pack if the hydraulics test good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.