What are the common causes of P272A?

An open or short in the range select motor control circuit. A failed transmission range select motor. A corroded range select motor connector. A failed driver in the transmission control module.

Read the range select motor status on a scan tool. Command the range select motor through its full travel. Test the range select motor control circuit for open and short faults. Check the range select motor connector pins. Replace the range select motor if the circuit tests good. Clear the code and retest.

P272A

Transmission Range Select Motor Control Circuit

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

What it means

P272A means Transmission Range Select Motor Control Circuit.

Check these first

An open or short in the range select motor control circuit
A failed transmission range select motor
A corroded range select motor connector
A failed driver in the transmission control module

What to do next

Read the range select motor status on a scan tool
Command the range select motor through its full travel
Test the range select motor control circuit for open and short faults
Check the range select motor connector pins
Replace the range select motor if the circuit tests good
Clear the code and retest

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