P07E1 — Incorrect Shift from Gear 6

P07E1: Incorrect Shift from Gear 6 — what it means, the affected system and what to check before replacing parts.

Meaning, symptoms, causes and checks

The transmission controller identifies an incorrect shift originating from gear 6. This code does not specify the intended destination gear or establish which component caused the shift error.

Affected system: Powertrain

Symptoms

  • Warning light may illuminate
  • Related system function may be impaired
  • Vehicle-specific symptoms vary

Possible causes

  • Transmission fluid, hydraulic, solenoid, connector, or control-circuit issue
  • Related wiring, connector, power or ground fault
  • Vehicle-specific mechanical or control issue

What to check

  • Record stored and pending codes and freeze-frame data
  • Compare commanded and actual transmission data, inspect fluid condition and level according to the vehicle procedure, then test the relevant circuit and solenoid.
  • Confirm measured values against the vehicle service information
  • Retest under the conditions that set the code
  • Compare commanded and actual transmission data, inspect fluid condition and level according to the vehicle procedure, then test the relevant circuit and solenoid.
  • Repair the verified cause and confirm the code does not return

Also written as: P07E1-00, P07E100, PO7E1 (some scan tools add the fault-type byte, e.g. -00).