OBD Guide

P07B4

Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Problems starting the engine
  • Incorrect display of selector position on the instrument panel
  • The car may not recognize the parking mode
  • Possible problems with removing the ignition key

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Malfunction of the parking position sensor itself
  • Problems with the sensor connector (oxidation, damage)
  • Malfunction of the automatic transmission control unit
  • Damage to the wiring harness near the sensor

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring to the sensor
  2. Inspect the sensor connector for damage
  3. Check sensor resistance (compare with factory values)
  4. Replace the parking position sensor if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the automatic transmission control unit

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