P0928

Gear Shift Lock Solenoid/Actuator Control Circuit A/Open

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Inability to change gears without pressing the brake pedal
Gear selector locked in Park position
Check Engine light comes on
Error message on the dashboard
Clicking sound from gear selector area

Causes

Broken wiring in the solenoid control circuit
Poor electrical connection or corroded connectors
Faulty shift lock solenoid
Problems with the shift lock relay
Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction

How to Fix

Visual inspection of wiring and connectors for damage and corrosion
Checking the resistance of the shift lock solenoid
Checking the voltage and continuity of the control circuit
Replacing a faulty shift lock solenoid
Programming or replacing the transmission control unit if necessary

Related codes

P0929 P0930 P0931