OBD Guide

P091D

Gear Shift Position Circuit B High

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
  • Transmission transition to emergency mode
  • Difficulty engaging certain gears
  • Gear shift lever does not work correctly

Causes

  • Short circuit to power in the sensor circuit
  • Shift Position Sensor B Malfunction
  • Damage to wiring or connectors
  • Transmission control module (TCM) problems
  • Corrosion of contacts in the circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring and connectors in the circuit
  2. Check the voltage and resistance in the sensor circuit
  3. Check the operation of the gear shift position sensor B
  4. If necessary, replace the sensor or repair the wiring
  5. Check and, if necessary, reflash the transmission control unit

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