OBD Guide

P091A

Gear Shift Position Circuit B

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

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The gearbox goes into emergency mode
  • Difficulty shifting gears
  • Loss of engine power

Causes

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

How to Fix

  1. Check continuity of circuit B wiring harness
  2. Check the condition of connectors and contacts
  3. Test the shift position sensor
  4. Check the operation of the transmission control unit
  5. Replace damaged components

Related codes

Error P091A by Vehicle Brand