P0918

Gear Shift Position Circuit A Intermittent

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect detection of gear lever position
Gear shifting problems
Malfunction indicator light comes on
Inability to start the engine in certain lever positions
Spontaneous gear shifting

Causes

Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in connectors
Shift position sensor malfunction
Wiring harness damage
Problems with the transmission control unit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring and connectors in the sensor circuit
Check the resistance and signal of the gear shift position sensor
Clean the connector contacts and check the connections are secure.
If necessary, replace the gearshift position sensor
Check and, if necessary, replace the transmission control unit

Related codes

P0917 P0919 P0920