P0921
Gear Shift Forward Actuator Circuit Range/Performance
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)
Symptoms
- Gear shifting problems
- Check Engine light comes on
- Switching to emergency mode of the gearbox
- Jerks when shifting gears
- Unclear gear shifting
Causes
- Open or short circuit in the actuator circuit
- Shift actuator malfunction
- Poor contact in connectors
- Transmission control module (TCM) problems
- Mechanical damage in the gear shift system
How to Fix
- Check the integrity of the wiring and connectors of the actuator
- Measure the resistance and voltage in the actuator circuit
- Check the mechanical part of the gear shift system
- If necessary, replace the gear shift actuator
- Check and, if necessary, replace the transmission control unit
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