Powertrain, generic · Transmission

P07EA Transmission Range Control A Circuit Low

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsNot relevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modeNo

Despite its name, 'Transmission Range Control A' is not the range actuator motor – that has its own codes, P272A and P272B – but the sensor circuits of an electric shift-by-wire selector. The only documented user is Mitsubishi's 2022 service manual for a CVT with electric shift (very likely the 2022–23 Outlander): the lever carries eight position sensors whose on/off pattern encodes R, N, home, D and M. P07EA is the electrical low check: one sensor reads below 0.6 V for 2.4 s – a signal wire shorted to ground or a missing sensor supply. Mitsubishi defines no fail-safe reaction. If all bits drop out at once, P07EF follows and the transmission goes to neutral.

Likely causes

Selector sensor wire shorted to ground (chafed harness, connector)
Sensor supply in the selector open
Selector or module faulty

Symptoms

  • Electric shift or check engine warning
  • Usually no noticeable restriction
  • Further sensor faults lead to P07EC/P07ED

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€150–900
Time0.5–2.5 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

electronic range selectorselector position sensorsswitch wiringshift by wire module

Related codes

P07E8P07E9P07EBP07EFP0916

References: mitsubishitechinfo.com, mitsubishitechinfo.com, law.cornell.edu.