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Diagnostic reference · P07A9

P07A9

Transmission Friction Element D Stuck On

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

What it means

P07A9 means Transmission Friction Element D Stuck On.

Check these first

  • A friction element D stuck on
  • A solenoid or valve holding element D applied
  • A blocked fluid passage feeding element D
  • Low or degraded transmission fluid
  • A TCM calibration fault

What to do next

  1. Read friction element D apply data on a scan tool
  2. Command the element D off and watch slip
  3. Check the fluid level and condition
  4. Test the solenoid and valve on element D
  5. Repair the element D circuit if it stays applied
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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