P0734
Gear 4 Incorrect Ratio
Causes
- Low or contaminated transmission fluid
- Failed or sticking shift solenoid(s) for fourth gear
- Worn or damaged clutch pack, band or planetary gear set for 4th gear
- Faulty input/turbine or output/vehicle speed sensor
- Valve body or hydraulic circuit blockage/failure
- Wiring/connectors between sensors/solenoids and TCM damaged or corroded
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light / MIL illuminated
- Transmission may go into limp/home mode (limited gears)
- Incorrect engine RPM for vehicle speed when gearbox indicates 4th gear (high or low RPM)
- Harsh, delayed or slipping shifts into or out of 4th gear
- Reduced fuel economy or poor acceleration
- Transmission slipping or inability to hold 4th gear
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and stored codes with a scan tool; note related transmission or speed sensor codes
- Confirm vehicle is actually in 4th gear using scan tool (TCM commanded vs actual gear)
- Visually inspect transmission fluid level, color and smell; look for metallic particles in pan/filter
- Inspect wiring harness and connectors for shift solenoids and speed sensors for damage/corrosion
- Compare actual vs target gear ratio from live data while road testing in a safe area
- Check for additional mechanical codes (e.g., speed sensor faults, pressure faults)
Signal parameters
- Engine speed (rpm) — should correlate with vehicle speed when in 4th
- Output/vehicle speed sensor (VSS) — used to calculate gear ratio
- Input/turbine speed or transmission input RPM (if available)
- Calculated gear ratio (TCM live data) — ratio = input rpm / output rpm (or supplied by TCM)
- Target/desired gear ratio (TCM live data) — expected ratio for 4th gear
- Shift solenoid status (on/off) for relevant solenoids
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record all stored/active codes and freeze frame data with a capable scan tool; clear codes and re-test if necessary
- Compare commanded gear vs actual gear in live data; select 4th gear with scan tool if possible and monitor inputs
- Road test in a safe area: accelerate to engage 4th and record engine rpm, vehicle speed, calculated and target ratios
- Check transmission fluid level, condition and smell; top up or replace if low/contaminated and re-test (use manufacturer fluid type)
- Inspect and back-probe solenoid connectors; check for proper supply voltage, ground and control pulses from TCM while shifting
- Perform continuity/resistance checks on solenoid coils and wiring to TCM; repair any open/short/intermittent circuits
- If solenoid electrical tests are good, command solenoids ON/OFF with a scan tool and observe shift behavior and ratio change
- If pressure measurement tools are available, check line and apply pressures to verify hydraulic apply of 4th-gear elements
- Remove pan/filter for inspection of debris and magnet for clutch material—excessive metal suggests internal wear
- If mechanical wear suspected after above steps, consider valve body inspection, solenoid replacement, or transmission overhaul/rebuild
- If wiring, solenoids and hydraulics are good, verify TCM software/calibration and consider reflashing or replacement only after confirming all other causes ruled out
Likely causes
- Low fluid level or fluid degraded causing reduced line pressure
- Shift solenoid for 4th gear stuck open or shorted
- Worn 4th-gear clutch pack or band causing slip under load
- Faulty output speed sensor (OSS) giving incorrect vehicle speed signal
- Valve body spool stuck or bore scored, preventing proper apply of 4th-gear clutches
- Connector corrosion or intermittent wiring at solenoid harness
Fault status
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P0734
- 4 gear is not adjusted correctly
Causes
- Low or contaminated transmission fluid
- Failed or sticking shift solenoid(s) for fourth gear
- Worn or damaged clutch pack, band or planetary gear set for 4th gear
- Faulty input/turbine or output/vehicle speed sensor
- Valve body or hydraulic circuit blockage/failure
- Wiring/connectors between sensors/solenoids and TCM damaged or corroded
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light / MIL illuminated
- Transmission may go into limp/home mode (limited gears)
- Incorrect engine RPM for vehicle speed when gearbox indicates 4th gear (high or low RPM)
- Harsh, delayed or slipping shifts into or out of 4th gear
- Reduced fuel economy or poor acceleration
- Transmission slipping or inability to hold 4th gear
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and stored codes with a scan tool; note related transmission or speed sensor codes
- Confirm vehicle is actually in 4th gear using scan tool (TCM commanded vs actual gear)
- Visually inspect transmission fluid level, color and smell; look for metallic particles in pan/filter
- Inspect wiring harness and connectors for shift solenoids and speed sensors for damage/corrosion
- Compare actual vs target gear ratio from live data while road testing in a safe area
- Check for additional mechanical codes (e.g., speed sensor faults, pressure faults)
Signal parameters
- Engine speed (rpm) — should correlate with vehicle speed when in 4th
- Output/vehicle speed sensor (VSS) — used to calculate gear ratio
- Input/turbine speed or transmission input RPM (if available)
- Calculated gear ratio (TCM live data) — ratio = input rpm / output rpm (or supplied by TCM)
- Target/desired gear ratio (TCM live data) — expected ratio for 4th gear
- Shift solenoid status (on/off) for relevant solenoids
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record all stored/active codes and freeze frame data with a capable scan tool; clear codes and re-test if necessary
- Compare commanded gear vs actual gear in live data; select 4th gear with scan tool if possible and monitor inputs
- Road test in a safe area: accelerate to engage 4th and record engine rpm, vehicle speed, calculated and target ratios
- Check transmission fluid level, condition and smell; top up or replace if low/contaminated and re-test (use manufacturer fluid type)
- Inspect and back-probe solenoid connectors; check for proper supply voltage, ground and control pulses from TCM while shifting
- Perform continuity/resistance checks on solenoid coils and wiring to TCM; repair any open/short/intermittent circuits
- If solenoid electrical tests are good, command solenoids ON/OFF with a scan tool and observe shift behavior and ratio change
- If pressure measurement tools are available, check line and apply pressures to verify hydraulic apply of 4th-gear elements
- Remove pan/filter for inspection of debris and magnet for clutch material—excessive metal suggests internal wear
- If mechanical wear suspected after above steps, consider valve body inspection, solenoid replacement, or transmission overhaul/rebuild
- If wiring, solenoids and hydraulics are good, verify TCM software/calibration and consider reflashing or replacement only after confirming all other causes ruled out
Likely causes
- Low fluid level or fluid degraded causing reduced line pressure
- Shift solenoid for 4th gear stuck open or shorted
- Worn 4th-gear clutch pack or band causing slip under load
- Faulty output speed sensor (OSS) giving incorrect vehicle speed signal
- Valve body spool stuck or bore scored, preventing proper apply of 4th-gear clutches
- Connector corrosion or intermittent wiring at solenoid harness
Fault status
P0734
Incorrect 4th Gear Ratio
Causes
- Low or contaminated transmission fluid
- Failed or sticking shift solenoid(s) for fourth gear
- Worn or damaged clutch pack, band or planetary gear set for 4th gear
- Faulty input/turbine or output/vehicle speed sensor
- Valve body or hydraulic circuit blockage/failure
- Wiring/connectors between sensors/solenoids and TCM damaged or corroded
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light / MIL illuminated
- Transmission may go into limp/home mode (limited gears)
- Incorrect engine RPM for vehicle speed when gearbox indicates 4th gear (high or low RPM)
- Harsh, delayed or slipping shifts into or out of 4th gear
- Reduced fuel economy or poor acceleration
- Transmission slipping or inability to hold 4th gear
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and stored codes with a scan tool; note related transmission or speed sensor codes
- Confirm vehicle is actually in 4th gear using scan tool (TCM commanded vs actual gear)
- Visually inspect transmission fluid level, color and smell; look for metallic particles in pan/filter
- Inspect wiring harness and connectors for shift solenoids and speed sensors for damage/corrosion
- Compare actual vs target gear ratio from live data while road testing in a safe area
- Check for additional mechanical codes (e.g., speed sensor faults, pressure faults)
Signal parameters
- Engine speed (rpm) — should correlate with vehicle speed when in 4th
- Output/vehicle speed sensor (VSS) — used to calculate gear ratio
- Input/turbine speed or transmission input RPM (if available)
- Calculated gear ratio (TCM live data) — ratio = input rpm / output rpm (or supplied by TCM)
- Target/desired gear ratio (TCM live data) — expected ratio for 4th gear
- Shift solenoid status (on/off) for relevant solenoids
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record all stored/active codes and freeze frame data with a capable scan tool; clear codes and re-test if necessary
- Compare commanded gear vs actual gear in live data; select 4th gear with scan tool if possible and monitor inputs
- Road test in a safe area: accelerate to engage 4th and record engine rpm, vehicle speed, calculated and target ratios
- Check transmission fluid level, condition and smell; top up or replace if low/contaminated and re-test (use manufacturer fluid type)
- Inspect and back-probe solenoid connectors; check for proper supply voltage, ground and control pulses from TCM while shifting
- Perform continuity/resistance checks on solenoid coils and wiring to TCM; repair any open/short/intermittent circuits
- If solenoid electrical tests are good, command solenoids ON/OFF with a scan tool and observe shift behavior and ratio change
- If pressure measurement tools are available, check line and apply pressures to verify hydraulic apply of 4th-gear elements
- Remove pan/filter for inspection of debris and magnet for clutch material—excessive metal suggests internal wear
- If mechanical wear suspected after above steps, consider valve body inspection, solenoid replacement, or transmission overhaul/rebuild
- If wiring, solenoids and hydraulics are good, verify TCM software/calibration and consider reflashing or replacement only after confirming all other causes ruled out
Likely causes
- Low fluid level or fluid degraded causing reduced line pressure
- Shift solenoid for 4th gear stuck open or shorted
- Worn 4th-gear clutch pack or band causing slip under load
- Faulty output speed sensor (OSS) giving incorrect vehicle speed signal
- Valve body spool stuck or bore scored, preventing proper apply of 4th-gear clutches
- Connector corrosion or intermittent wiring at solenoid harness
Fault status
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P0734
Incorrect gear ratio 4
Causes
- Low or contaminated transmission fluid
- Failed or sticking shift solenoid(s) for fourth gear
- Worn or damaged clutch pack, band or planetary gear set for 4th gear
- Faulty input/turbine or output/vehicle speed sensor
- Valve body or hydraulic circuit blockage/failure
- Wiring/connectors between sensors/solenoids and TCM damaged or corroded
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light / MIL illuminated
- Transmission may go into limp/home mode (limited gears)
- Incorrect engine RPM for vehicle speed when gearbox indicates 4th gear (high or low RPM)
- Harsh, delayed or slipping shifts into or out of 4th gear
- Reduced fuel economy or poor acceleration
- Transmission slipping or inability to hold 4th gear
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and stored codes with a scan tool; note related transmission or speed sensor codes
- Confirm vehicle is actually in 4th gear using scan tool (TCM commanded vs actual gear)
- Visually inspect transmission fluid level, color and smell; look for metallic particles in pan/filter
- Inspect wiring harness and connectors for shift solenoids and speed sensors for damage/corrosion
- Compare actual vs target gear ratio from live data while road testing in a safe area
- Check for additional mechanical codes (e.g., speed sensor faults, pressure faults)
Signal parameters
- Engine speed (rpm) — should correlate with vehicle speed when in 4th
- Output/vehicle speed sensor (VSS) — used to calculate gear ratio
- Input/turbine speed or transmission input RPM (if available)
- Calculated gear ratio (TCM live data) — ratio = input rpm / output rpm (or supplied by TCM)
- Target/desired gear ratio (TCM live data) — expected ratio for 4th gear
- Shift solenoid status (on/off) for relevant solenoids
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record all stored/active codes and freeze frame data with a capable scan tool; clear codes and re-test if necessary
- Compare commanded gear vs actual gear in live data; select 4th gear with scan tool if possible and monitor inputs
- Road test in a safe area: accelerate to engage 4th and record engine rpm, vehicle speed, calculated and target ratios
- Check transmission fluid level, condition and smell; top up or replace if low/contaminated and re-test (use manufacturer fluid type)
- Inspect and back-probe solenoid connectors; check for proper supply voltage, ground and control pulses from TCM while shifting
- Perform continuity/resistance checks on solenoid coils and wiring to TCM; repair any open/short/intermittent circuits
- If solenoid electrical tests are good, command solenoids ON/OFF with a scan tool and observe shift behavior and ratio change
- If pressure measurement tools are available, check line and apply pressures to verify hydraulic apply of 4th-gear elements
- Remove pan/filter for inspection of debris and magnet for clutch material—excessive metal suggests internal wear
- If mechanical wear suspected after above steps, consider valve body inspection, solenoid replacement, or transmission overhaul/rebuild
- If wiring, solenoids and hydraulics are good, verify TCM software/calibration and consider reflashing or replacement only after confirming all other causes ruled out
Likely causes
- Low fluid level or fluid degraded causing reduced line pressure
- Shift solenoid for 4th gear stuck open or shorted
- Worn 4th-gear clutch pack or band causing slip under load
- Faulty output speed sensor (OSS) giving incorrect vehicle speed signal
- Valve body spool stuck or bore scored, preventing proper apply of 4th-gear clutches
- Connector corrosion or intermittent wiring at solenoid harness
Fault status
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LAND ROVER: 2022
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Defender
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Discovery
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- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Discovery R-Dynamic S
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Discovery Sport
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Range Rover
- Autobiography, 4.4L Eng VIN 7 · 4.4L Eng VIN 72022: Range Rover Autobiography
- Autobiography, 4.4L Eng VIN 7 · 4.4L Eng VIN 72022: Range Rover Autobiography
- Autobiography, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2022: Range Rover Autobiography
- Autobiography, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2022: Range Rover Autobiography
- 2022 Range Rover Base
- 2022 Range Rover Base
- First Edition
- First Edition
- HSE Westminster, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- HSE Westminster, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- HSE Westminster, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2022: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- HSE Westminster, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2022: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover SE
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover SE
- SE, 4.4L Eng VIN 7 · 4.4L Eng VIN 72022: Range Rover SE
- SE, 4.4L Eng VIN 7 · 4.4L Eng VIN 72022: Range Rover SE
- SV
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- SVAutobiography
- SVAutobiography
- SVAutobiography Dynamic
- SVAutobiography Dynamic
- SVAutobiography Dynamic Blk.
- SVAutobiography Dynamic Blk.
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Range Rover Evoque
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Range Rover Velar
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2022: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2022: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2022: Range Rover Velar S
- S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2022: Range Rover Velar S
- S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover Velar S
- S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2022: Range Rover Velar S
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LAND ROVER: 2021
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Discovery
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2021: Discovery R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2021: Discovery R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Discovery R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Discovery R-Dynamic S
- S
- S
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Discovery Sport
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Range Rover
- Autobiography, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Autobiography
- Autobiography, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Autobiography
- Autobiography Fifty Edition
- Autobiography Fifty Edition
- 2021 Range Rover Base
- 2021 Range Rover Base
- HSE, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover HSE
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- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2021: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2021: Range Rover HSE
- HSE Westminster, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- HSE Westminster, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- HSE Westminster, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2021: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- HSE Westminster, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2021: Range Rover HSE Westminster
- SVAutobiography
- SVAutobiography
- SVAutobiography Dynamic
- SVAutobiography Dynamic
- SVAutobiography Dynamic Blk.
- SVAutobiography Dynamic Blk.
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Range Rover Evoque
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- Autobiography, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography
- Autobiography, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography
- Autobiography, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography
- Autobiography, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography
- Autobiography Dynamic, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- Autobiography Dynamic, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- Autobiography Dynamic, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- Autobiography Dynamic, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2021: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- HSE Dynamic
- HSE Dynamic
- HSE Silver Edition, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Sport HSE Silver Edition
- HSE Silver Edition, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2021: Range Rover Sport HSE Silver Edition
- HSE Silver Edition, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2021: Range Rover Sport HSE Silver Edition
- HSE Silver Edition, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2021: Range Rover Sport HSE Silver Edition
- HSE Silver Edition, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Range Rover Sport HSE Silver Edition
- HSE Silver Edition, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Range Rover Sport HSE Silver Edition
- HST
- HST
- SE
- SE
- SVR
- SVR
- SVR Carbon Edition
- SVR Carbon Edition
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Range Rover Velar
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2021: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2021: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2021: Range Rover Velar S
- S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2021: Range Rover Velar S
- S, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2021: Range Rover Velar S
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LAND ROVER: 2020
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Defender
- 90 First Edition
- 90 First Edition
- 110 First Edition
- 110 First Edition
- 110 HSE
- 110 HSE
- 110 S
- 110 S
- 110 SE
- 110 SE
- 110 X
- 110 X
- 110, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2020: Defender 110
- 110, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2020: Defender 110
- 110, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Defender 110
- 110, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Defender 110
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Discovery
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Discovery HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Discovery HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Discovery HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Discovery HSE
- HSE Luxury, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Discovery HSE Luxury
- HSE Luxury, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Discovery HSE Luxury
- HSE Luxury, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Discovery HSE Luxury
- HSE Luxury, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Discovery HSE Luxury
- Landmark
- Landmark
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Discovery SE
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Discovery SE
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Discovery SE
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Discovery SE
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Range Rover
- Autobiography
- Autobiography
- Base, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover Base
- Base, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover Base
- Base, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover Base
- Base, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover Base
- HSE, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2020: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2020: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2020: Range Rover HSE
- HSE, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2020: Range Rover HSE
- SVAutobiography
- SVAutobiography
- SVAutobiography Dynamic
- SVAutobiography Dynamic
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Range Rover Evoque
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Range Rover Sport
- Autobiography Dynamic, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2020: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- Autobiography Dynamic, 2.0L Eng VIN Y · 2.0L Eng VIN Y2020: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- Autobiography Dynamic, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2020: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- Autobiography Dynamic, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2020: Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover Sport HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover Sport HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover Sport HSE
- HSE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover Sport HSE
- HSE, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2020: Range Rover Sport HSE
- HSE, 5.0L Eng VIN E · 5.0L Eng VIN E2020: Range Rover Sport HSE
- HSE Dynamic
- HSE Dynamic
- HSE PHEV
- HSE PHEV
- HST
- HST
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover Sport SE
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN K · 3.0L Eng VIN K2020: Range Rover Sport SE
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover Sport SE
- SE, 3.0L Eng VIN U · 3.0L Eng VIN U2020: Range Rover Sport SE
- SVR
- SVR
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Range Rover Velar
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic HSE
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2020: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2020: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- R-Dynamic S, 3.0L Eng VIN V · 3.0L Eng VIN V2020: Range Rover Velar R-Dynamic S
- S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2020: Range Rover Velar S
- S, 2.0L Eng VIN X · 2.0L Eng VIN X2020: Range Rover Velar S
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P0734
Gear 4 Incorrect ratio
Causes
- Low or contaminated transmission fluid
- Failed or sticking shift solenoid(s) for fourth gear
- Worn or damaged clutch pack, band or planetary gear set for 4th gear
- Faulty input/turbine or output/vehicle speed sensor
- Valve body or hydraulic circuit blockage/failure
- Wiring/connectors between sensors/solenoids and TCM damaged or corroded
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light / MIL illuminated
- Transmission may go into limp/home mode (limited gears)
- Incorrect engine RPM for vehicle speed when gearbox indicates 4th gear (high or low RPM)
- Harsh, delayed or slipping shifts into or out of 4th gear
- Reduced fuel economy or poor acceleration
- Transmission slipping or inability to hold 4th gear
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and stored codes with a scan tool; note related transmission or speed sensor codes
- Confirm vehicle is actually in 4th gear using scan tool (TCM commanded vs actual gear)
- Visually inspect transmission fluid level, color and smell; look for metallic particles in pan/filter
- Inspect wiring harness and connectors for shift solenoids and speed sensors for damage/corrosion
- Compare actual vs target gear ratio from live data while road testing in a safe area
- Check for additional mechanical codes (e.g., speed sensor faults, pressure faults)
Signal parameters
- Engine speed (rpm) — should correlate with vehicle speed when in 4th
- Output/vehicle speed sensor (VSS) — used to calculate gear ratio
- Input/turbine speed or transmission input RPM (if available)
- Calculated gear ratio (TCM live data) — ratio = input rpm / output rpm (or supplied by TCM)
- Target/desired gear ratio (TCM live data) — expected ratio for 4th gear
- Shift solenoid status (on/off) for relevant solenoids
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record all stored/active codes and freeze frame data with a capable scan tool; clear codes and re-test if necessary
- Compare commanded gear vs actual gear in live data; select 4th gear with scan tool if possible and monitor inputs
- Road test in a safe area: accelerate to engage 4th and record engine rpm, vehicle speed, calculated and target ratios
- Check transmission fluid level, condition and smell; top up or replace if low/contaminated and re-test (use manufacturer fluid type)
- Inspect and back-probe solenoid connectors; check for proper supply voltage, ground and control pulses from TCM while shifting
- Perform continuity/resistance checks on solenoid coils and wiring to TCM; repair any open/short/intermittent circuits
- If solenoid electrical tests are good, command solenoids ON/OFF with a scan tool and observe shift behavior and ratio change
- If pressure measurement tools are available, check line and apply pressures to verify hydraulic apply of 4th-gear elements
- Remove pan/filter for inspection of debris and magnet for clutch material—excessive metal suggests internal wear
- If mechanical wear suspected after above steps, consider valve body inspection, solenoid replacement, or transmission overhaul/rebuild
- If wiring, solenoids and hydraulics are good, verify TCM software/calibration and consider reflashing or replacement only after confirming all other causes ruled out
Likely causes
- Low fluid level or fluid degraded causing reduced line pressure
- Shift solenoid for 4th gear stuck open or shorted
- Worn 4th-gear clutch pack or band causing slip under load
- Faulty output speed sensor (OSS) giving incorrect vehicle speed signal
- Valve body spool stuck or bore scored, preventing proper apply of 4th-gear clutches
- Connector corrosion or intermittent wiring at solenoid harness
Fault status
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Metris
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S500
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S580
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A220
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C43 AMG
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C63 AMG
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CLA35 AMG
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CLA45 AMG
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CLA250
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CLS53 AMG
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CLS450
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E350
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GLE53 AMG
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GLE63 S AMG
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GLE350
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GLE450
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GLE580
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GLS63 AMG
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GLS450
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GLS580
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GT 43 AMG
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GT 53 AMG
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GT 63 AMG
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GT 63 S AMG
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GT AMG
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GT AMG Black Series
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GT C AMG
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Maybach GLS600
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Maybach S580
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Metris
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S63 AMG
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S500
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S560
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S580
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C63 S AMG
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CLA35 AMG
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CLS53 AMG
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GLC43 AMG
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GLC63 AMG
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GLC350e
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GLE450
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GLE580
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GLS450
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GT 63 AMG
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Maybach S650
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S65 AMG
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SL450
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SL550
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MERCEDES-BENZ: 2005
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C55
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CL55
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CL65
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CL500
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CL600
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CLK55
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CLK320
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CLK500
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E55
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G55
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G500
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ML350
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ML500
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S55
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S430
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S500
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S600
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SL55
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SL65
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SL500
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SL600
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SLK55
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SLR
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MERCEDES-BENZ: 2004
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C32
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CL55
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CL500
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CL600
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CLK55
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CLK320
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CLK500
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E55
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G55
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G500
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ML350
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ML500
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S55
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S430
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SL55
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SL500
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SL600
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SLK32
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MERCEDES-BENZ: 2003
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C32
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CL55
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CL500
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CLK55
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CLK320
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CLK430
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E55
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E500
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G55
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G500
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ML55
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ML320
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S55
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S430
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S600
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SL55
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SL500
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SLK32
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MERCEDES-BENZ: 2002
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C32
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CL55
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CL500
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CL600
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CLK55
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E55
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E430
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G500
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ML55
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ML320
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S55
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S430
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S500
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S600
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SL500
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SL600
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SLK32
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MERCEDES-BENZ: 2001
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C320
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CL55
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CL500
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CL600
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CLK55
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CLK320
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CLK430
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E55
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E430
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ML55
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ML320
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ML430
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S55
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S430
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S500
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S600
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SL500
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SL600
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MERCEDES-BENZ: 2000
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C43
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C230
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C280
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CL500
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CLK320
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CLK430
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E55
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E430
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ML55
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ML320
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ML430
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S430
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S500
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SL500
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SL600
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P0734
Gear shift 4th incomplete
Causes
- Low or contaminated transmission fluid
- Failed or sticking shift solenoid(s) for fourth gear
- Worn or damaged clutch pack, band or planetary gear set for 4th gear
- Faulty input/turbine or output/vehicle speed sensor
- Valve body or hydraulic circuit blockage/failure
- Wiring/connectors between sensors/solenoids and TCM damaged or corroded
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light / MIL illuminated
- Transmission may go into limp/home mode (limited gears)
- Incorrect engine RPM for vehicle speed when gearbox indicates 4th gear (high or low RPM)
- Harsh, delayed or slipping shifts into or out of 4th gear
- Reduced fuel economy or poor acceleration
- Transmission slipping or inability to hold 4th gear
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame and stored codes with a scan tool; note related transmission or speed sensor codes
- Confirm vehicle is actually in 4th gear using scan tool (TCM commanded vs actual gear)
- Visually inspect transmission fluid level, color and smell; look for metallic particles in pan/filter
- Inspect wiring harness and connectors for shift solenoids and speed sensors for damage/corrosion
- Compare actual vs target gear ratio from live data while road testing in a safe area
- Check for additional mechanical codes (e.g., speed sensor faults, pressure faults)
Signal parameters
- Engine speed (rpm) — should correlate with vehicle speed when in 4th
- Output/vehicle speed sensor (VSS) — used to calculate gear ratio
- Input/turbine speed or transmission input RPM (if available)
- Calculated gear ratio (TCM live data) — ratio = input rpm / output rpm (or supplied by TCM)
- Target/desired gear ratio (TCM live data) — expected ratio for 4th gear
- Shift solenoid status (on/off) for relevant solenoids
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record all stored/active codes and freeze frame data with a capable scan tool; clear codes and re-test if necessary
- Compare commanded gear vs actual gear in live data; select 4th gear with scan tool if possible and monitor inputs
- Road test in a safe area: accelerate to engage 4th and record engine rpm, vehicle speed, calculated and target ratios
- Check transmission fluid level, condition and smell; top up or replace if low/contaminated and re-test (use manufacturer fluid type)
- Inspect and back-probe solenoid connectors; check for proper supply voltage, ground and control pulses from TCM while shifting
- Perform continuity/resistance checks on solenoid coils and wiring to TCM; repair any open/short/intermittent circuits
- If solenoid electrical tests are good, command solenoids ON/OFF with a scan tool and observe shift behavior and ratio change
- If pressure measurement tools are available, check line and apply pressures to verify hydraulic apply of 4th-gear elements
- Remove pan/filter for inspection of debris and magnet for clutch material—excessive metal suggests internal wear
- If mechanical wear suspected after above steps, consider valve body inspection, solenoid replacement, or transmission overhaul/rebuild
- If wiring, solenoids and hydraulics are good, verify TCM software/calibration and consider reflashing or replacement only after confirming all other causes ruled out
Likely causes
- Low fluid level or fluid degraded causing reduced line pressure
- Shift solenoid for 4th gear stuck open or shorted
- Worn 4th-gear clutch pack or band causing slip under load
- Faulty output speed sensor (OSS) giving incorrect vehicle speed signal
- Valve body spool stuck or bore scored, preventing proper apply of 4th-gear clutches
- Connector corrosion or intermittent wiring at solenoid harness
Fault status
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- SEL, FWD
- SEL, FWD
- SEL Black Edition, AWD
- SEL Black Edition, AWD
- SEL Black Edition, FWD
- SEL Black Edition, FWD
- SE Special Edition, AWD
- SE Special Edition, AWD
- SE Special Edition, FWD
- SE Special Edition, FWD
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Outlander PHEV
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MITSUBISHI: 2022
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Eclipse Cross
- ES, AWD
- ES, AWD
- ES, FWD
- ES, FWD
- LE, AWD
- LE, AWD
- LE, FWD
- LE, FWD
- SE, AWD
- SE, AWD
- SE, FWD
- SE, FWD
- SEL, AWD
- SEL, AWD
- SEL, FWD
- SEL, FWD
- SEL Special Edition, AWD
- SEL Special Edition, AWD
- SEL Special Edition, FWD
- SEL Special Edition, FWD
- SE Special Edition, AWD
- SE Special Edition, AWD
- SE Special Edition, FWD
- SE Special Edition, FWD
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MITSUBISHI: 2021
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MITSUBISHI: 2020
