OBD Guide

P0924

Gear Shift Reverse Actuator Circuit/Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reverse gear does not engage
  • Transmission indicator flashes
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Delay when shifting into reverse gear
  • Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

  • Broken wires in the actuator circuit
  • Oxidation of connector contacts
  • Reverse actuator malfunction
  • Problems with the transmission control unit
  • Short circuit in the circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of wires and connectors
  2. Test actuator resistance
  3. Check the voltage at the actuator terminals
  4. Replace the faulty actuator if necessary
  5. Reset the error and check the system operation

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