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Hyundai P0733

This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear). DTC Description P0731

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceProfessional service is appropriate because the official Hyundai TSB provides a transaxle diagnostic and repair procedure for P0733 and related incorrect-ratio DTCs.
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Quick answer

For the Hyundai vehicles listed in the verified applicability data, P0733 is identified in official Hyundai TSB material as P073300: Gear 3 incorrect ratio. The TSB describes this incorrect-ratio group as transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm while in gear.

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1. What does P0733 mean?

For the Hyundai vehicles listed in the verified applicability data, P0733 is identified in official Hyundai TSB material as P073300: Gear 3 incorrect ratio. The TSB describes this incorrect-ratio group as transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm while in gear.

2. Technical explanation

Verified Hyundai TSB evidence groups P0733 with transaxle incorrect-ratio DTCs. Specifically, P0733/P073300 is listed as “Gear 3 incorrect ratio.” The TSB states that these DTCs concern transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear and provides a diagnostic and repair procedure for the transaxle. The supplied evidence does not establish a vehicle-specific failed part or a universal repair for every occurrence of P0733.

3. What system is affected?

Transaxle / transmission system.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • A transaxle incorrect-ratio DTC, P0733/P073300, may be stored.
  • The verified TSB description identifies transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear as the condition addressed by this DTC group.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence. The supplied official TSB evidence identifies the condition and provides a diagnostic/repair procedure, but does not provide verified root causes in the supplied record.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Arrange professional diagnosis using the applicable Hyundai transaxle diagnostic procedure.
  • Do not attempt transaxle or high-voltage-system repairs without qualified service training and equipment.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm the stored DTC is P0733/P073300.
  2. Have a qualified Hyundai service facility apply the diagnostic procedure in the applicable Hyundai incorrect-ratio TSB.
  3. Not yet established by verified evidence: specific at-home diagnostic steps, measurements, or component tests.

11. When to contact service

Professional service is appropriate because the official Hyundai TSB provides a transaxle diagnostic and repair procedure for P0733 and related incorrect-ratio DTCs.

12. What the service center may check

  • Confirm P0733/P073300, identified by the TSB as Gear 3 incorrect ratio.
  • Use the applicable Hyundai TSB procedure for diagnosis and repair of the transaxle incorrect-ratio condition.
  • Assess the vehicle under the scope and applicability of the relevant Hyundai TSB.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • The verified Hyundai TSB states that it provides a procedure to diagnose and repair the transaxle for this incorrect-ratio DTC group.
  • Not yet established by verified evidence: the exact repair required for an individual vehicle.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Hyundai TSB 20-AT-001H, published January 2, 2020; NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10170899. It supersedes TSB 19-AT-012H and covers incorrect-ratio DTCs including P0733/P073300.
  • Hyundai TSB 19-AT-012H, published June 4, 2019; NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10163279. It covers transaxle incorrect-ratio DTCs including P0733/P073300.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Official NHTSA-hosted Hyundai communications: TSB 20-AT-001H: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10170899-0001.pdf ; TSB 19-AT-012H: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10163279-9999.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Hyundai P0733 mean?

The verified Hyundai TSB lists P0733/P073300 as “Gear 3 incorrect ratio.”

What condition does the Hyundai TSB associate with P0733?

The TSB describes the incorrect-ratio DTC group as transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear.

Is there an official service bulletin for P0733?

Yes. The supplied evidence includes Hyundai TSBs 20-AT-001H and 19-AT-012H, both covering P0733 among transaxle incorrect-ratio DTCs.

Is P0733 covered by a recall?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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