Hyundai P073600
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P073600 is identified in Hyundai manufacturer communications as “Reverse incorrect ratio.” Those communications describe it as transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm while in gear. The supplied evidence does not establish EV-specific applicability, driveability, charging impact, severity, or a specific repair for a particular vehicle.
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1. What does P073600 mean?
P073600 is identified in Hyundai manufacturer communications as “Reverse incorrect ratio.” Those communications describe it as transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm while in gear. The supplied evidence does not establish EV-specific applicability, driveability, charging impact, severity, or a specific repair for a particular vehicle.
2. Technical explanation
Hyundai official service communications 19-AT-012H and 20-AT-001H list P073600 among incorrect-ratio transaxle DTCs. P073600 specifically corresponds to “Reverse incorrect ratio.” The communications characterize these incorrect-ratio DTCs as transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear. The supplied evidence indicates that Hyundai published diagnostic and repair procedures for these codes, but the procedure details are not included in the provided evidence.
3. What system is affected?
Transaxle / transmission ratio monitoring. An EV-specific system relationship is not yet established by verified evidence.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
- The verified communications establish an incorrect reverse ratio condition associated with transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear.
- Specific underlying causes are not yet established by verified evidence.
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
- Do not attempt high-voltage system repairs or transmission disassembly based on this information.
- Record the DTC and arrange diagnosis using the applicable Hyundai service procedure.
- If reverse operation is abnormal, use caution and seek professional service; the supplied evidence does not define operating safety criteria.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Confirm that the stored code is P073600.
- Use the applicable Hyundai manufacturer diagnostic procedure referenced in service communications 19-AT-012H or 20-AT-001H.
- Further diagnostic steps are not included in the supplied verified evidence.
11. When to contact service
Hyundai service evaluation is appropriate because official Hyundai communications provide a diagnostic and repair procedure for P073600. Whether service is immediately required is not yet established by verified evidence.
12. What the service center may check
- Retrieve and document P073600.
- Apply the applicable Hyundai incorrect-ratio DTC diagnostic procedure from communication 19-AT-012H or 20-AT-001H.
- The individual inspection and test steps are not present in the supplied evidence.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- The supplied Hyundai communications state that they provide a procedure to diagnose and repair incorrect-ratio DTCs including P073600.
- The specific repair outcome, parts, adjustments, or software actions are not included in the supplied verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Kona · 2016–2020 · US
- Hyundai Kona · 2016–2019 · US
- Hyundai Sonata · 2016–2020 · US
- Hyundai Sonata · 2016–2019 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- Hyundai service communication 20-AT-001H, published January 2, 2020: procedure to diagnose and repair transaxle incorrect-ratio DTCs, including P073600 Reverse incorrect ratio. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2020/MC-10170899-0001.pdf
- Hyundai service communication 19-AT-012H, published June 4, 2019: procedure to diagnose and repair transaxle incorrect-ratio DTCs, including P073600 Reverse incorrect ratio. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10163279-9999.pdf
16. Recall information
- No recall information was supplied in the verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Verified sources: NHTSA-hosted Hyundai manufacturer communications 19-AT-012H and 20-AT-001H. They identify P073600 as Reverse incorrect ratio and describe the incorrect-ratio condition as transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear.
19. Frequently asked questions
What does Hyundai DTC P073600 mean?
It means “Reverse incorrect ratio,” according to the supplied Hyundai manufacturer communications.
What condition do the Hyundai communications associate with P073600?
They describe incorrect-ratio DTCs as transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear.
Is P073600 confirmed as an EV fault?
No. EV-specific applicability is not yet established by verified evidence.
Can I drive or charge with P073600?
Driveability and charging safety are not yet established by verified evidence.
Is there an official Hyundai procedure?
Yes. Hyundai communications 19-AT-012H and 20-AT-001H state that they provide diagnostic and repair procedures for P073600 and other incorrect-ratio DTCs.