OBD Guide

P0911

Gate Select Actuator Circuit Range/Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Gear shifting problems
  • Inability to select a specific gear
  • Check engine light comes on
  • Transmission transition to emergency mode
  • Jerks when shifting gears

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the actuator circuit
  • Actuator solenoid valve malfunction
  • Problems with the transmission control unit
  • Oxidation of contacts in connectors
  • Mechanical damage to the actuator

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the actuator
  2. Measure resistance and voltage on the actuator
  3. Check the operation of the solenoid valve
  4. Clean contacts in connectors
  5. If necessary, replace the actuator or control unit

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