P07F0 code meaning
Transmission Range Multi-Function Select Circuit High
Powertrain system Generic code P07xx codes Check engine light
What P07F0 means
'Transmission Range Multi-Function Select' is the multi-bit code of the shift-by-wire selector position: each position produces a fixed pattern of sensor states, and the module checks the pattern for logic errors. Mitsubishi's 2022 CVT with electric shift uses eight sensors (R: 1–2 on, N toward R: 1–5, home: all, N toward D: 4–8, D/M: 7–8). P07F0 would be the high counterpart of P07EF: the position code reports a high state that matches no valid position, for example signal levels pulled up by a short to the supply. No manufacturer document available to us uses it – on Mitsubishi's selector 'all on' is the valid home position, so a high state cannot be told apart there. By analogy to P07EF a module would block range changes or select neutral.
P07F0 at a glance
- Check engine lightYes, usually on
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modePossible
- Repair difficultyMedium
- Typical labor0.5 to 2.5 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of P07F0
- Shift warning or MIL (depends on manufacturer)
- Range selection blocked or neutral
Common causes of P07F0
- PossibleSelector signal wires shorted to the supply
- PossibleSelector faulty
- Less likelyShift module
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Electronic range selectorSelector position sensorsSwitch wiringShift by wire module
What each part of P07F0 means
| P | Powertrain system: engine, fuel system, ignition, emissions and transmission. |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 7 | Area: transmission. |
| F0 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note P07F0 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about P07F0
What does P07F0 mean?
P07F0 means "Transmission Range Multi-Function Select Circuit High". 'Transmission Range Multi-Function Select' is the multi-bit code of the shift-by-wire selector position: each position produces a fixed pattern of sensor states, and the module checks the pattern for logic errors. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with P07F0?
Drive gently and only to a workshop. With P07F0 the car can go into limp mode (reduced power) to protect itself.
Will P07F0 fail an emissions test?
P07F0 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is P07F0 to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 2.5 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will P07F0 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.