OBD Guide

C0398

Range Actuator Position - Range Position Correlation

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates
  • Transmission transition to emergency mode

Causes

  • Range position sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the sensor wiring harness
  • Mechanical damage to the gear shift lever
  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Transmission control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Inspect the wiring harness and position sensor connectors
  3. Check the operation of the range position sensor
  4. Scan the control unit for additional errors
  5. If necessary, replace the sensor or repair the switching mechanism

Related codes

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