OBD Guide

P0814

Transmission Range Display Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect display of the current gear on the instrument panel
  • Difficulty shifting gears
  • The gearbox switches to emergency mode
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • No gear indication when shifting

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the selector position sensor circuit
  • Gear selector position sensor malfunction
  • Damage to connectors or corrosion of contacts
  • Transmission control module (TCM) problems
  • Instrument cluster malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring and connectors of the sensor circuit
  2. Test the gear selector position sensor
  3. Check the voltage and resistance in the circuit according to the service manual
  4. Scan the transmission control module for additional errors
  5. If necessary, replace the sensor or repair damaged wiring

Related codes

Error P0814 by Vehicle Brand