Opel P0730 Faulty Shift Control System

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0730 Opel

Incorrect Gear Ratio

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0730 Opel definition:
This diagnosis monitors actual gear position by checking the torque converter slip ratio calculated by Transmission Control Module (TCM) as follows: Torque converter slip ratio = A x C/B A: Output shaft revolution signal from speed sensor (revolution sensor) B: Engine speed signal from Engine Control Module (ECM) C: Gear ratio determined as gear position which TCM supposes If the actual gear position is higher than the position supposed by TCM, the slip ratio will be more than normal. In case the ratio exceeds the specified value, TCM judges this diagnosis malfunction.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0730 Opel
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Incorrect transmission shifting

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0730 Opel
– Low transmission fluid level – Dirty transmission fluid – Shift solenoids – Shift solenoids harness or connectors – Transmission mechanical problems – Transmission hydraulic control circuit The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The TCM has detected that the transmission is trying to mechanically shift to a lower gear than intended

Possible Solutions


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Opel:

2013 Opel Astra OPC,2013 Opel Adam,2012 Opel Zafira Tourer,2012 Opel Combo,2012 Opel Astra GTC,2012 Opel Ampera,2011 Opel Zafira,2011 Opel Meriva,2011 Opel Corsa,2011 Opel Astra,2011 Opel Antara,2010 Opel Insignia,2010 Opel Corsa,2010 Opel Astra,2008 Opel Corsa,2007 Opel GT,2007 Opel Corsa,2007 Opel Astra,2007 Opel Antara,2006 Opel Vectra,2006 Opel Meriva,2006 Opel Astra,2005 Opel Astra,2004 Opel Astra,2003 Opel Signum,2003 Opel Meriva

 

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