OBD Guide

P0919

Gear Shift Position Control Error

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Inability to change gears
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • The gear shift lever is difficult to move
  • Unexpected gear shift

Causes

  • Gear shift position sensor malfunction
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Problems with the transmission control module
  • Mechanical damage to the gear shift lever
  • Short circuit in control circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the gearshift position sensor
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Check the operation of the transmission control module
  4. Carry out diagnostics of the mechanical part of the gear shift lever
  5. Eliminate possible short circuits in the circuit

Related codes

Error P0919 by Vehicle Brand