P0926

Gear Shift Reverse Actuator Circuit Low

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$33–111 (est.)

Symptoms

Inability to engage reverse gear
Check Engine light comes on
The car may go into emergency mode
Unstable transmission operation

Causes

Open or short circuit in the actuator circuit
Reverse actuator malfunction
Relay or fuse problems
Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction

How to Fix

Check the integrity of wiring and connections
Check fuses and relays
Check the operation of the reverse gear actuator
If necessary, replace the actuator
Check and reflash the transmission control module (TCM)

Related codes

P0927 P0928 P0929