OBD Guide

P0920

Gear Shift Forward Actuator Circuit/Open

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Inability to shift into certain gears
  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Transmission transition to emergency mode
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates
  • Reduced vehicle dynamics

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the actuator circuit
  • Shift actuator malfunction
  • Transmission control module (TCM) problems
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Poor contact in connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the actuator circuit
  2. Measure actuator resistance
  3. Check control signals from TCM
  4. Replace the faulty actuator if necessary
  5. Repair damaged wiring

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