P07B6

Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Performance High

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Difficulty starting the engine (the car does not understand that it is in parking mode)
Incorrect display of selector position on the instrument panel
Automatic transmission does not shift properly
Check Engine Light Is On
Activation of emergency operation mode of automatic transmission

Causes

Parking position sensor malfunction
Broken or damaged wiring
Oxidation of contacts in connectors
Transmission control module (TCM) problems
Mechanical damage to the gear selector

How to Fix

Check the condition of the parking position sensor
Check the integrity of wiring and contacts
Clean connector contacts
Replace sensor if necessary
Check and, if necessary, replace the gear selector

Related codes

P07B5 P07B7 P0705