OBD Guide

P0923

Gear Shift Forward Actuator Circuit High

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

Symptoms

  • Inability to shift into certain gears
  • The gearbox goes into emergency mode
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Jerks when shifting gears
  • Reduced vehicle dynamics

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the actuator circuit
  • Shift actuator malfunction
  • Problems with the wiring harness or connectors
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
  • Poor circuit grounding

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the actuator circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and wiring harness for damage
  3. Check actuator resistance
  4. Check circuit power and grounding
  5. Replace actuator or TCM if necessary

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