Powertrain
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Lights the check engine lamp
P273A: Transmission Friction Element G Apply Time Range/Performance
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P27xx — Transmission
What does P273A mean?
The time required to apply friction element G is outside the expected window.
The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.
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
Common causes
- High Worn clutch friction plates
- Medium Pressure control solenoid drift
- Medium Internal hydraulic leak in apply circuit
Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.
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Describe your P273A problemRelated codes
- P2700 Transmission Friction Element A Apply Time Range/Performance
- P2701 Transmission Friction Element B Apply Time Range/Performance
- P2702 Transmission Friction Element C Apply Time Range/Performance
- P2703 Transmission Friction Element D Apply Time Range/Performance
- P2704 Transmission Friction Element E Apply Time Range/Performance
- P2705 Transmission Friction Element F Apply Time Range/Performance
- P273B Transmission Friction Element H Apply Time Range/Performance