OBD Guide

P1586

MT/AT Encoding Signal Malfunction

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Transmission of the gearbox into emergency mode
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Problems starting the engine

Causes

  • Transmission position sensor malfunction
  • Transmission wiring harness damage
  • Problems with the transmission control unit
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction
  • Short circuit or open circuit in the encoding signal circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the transmission wiring harness
  2. Check the gearbox position sensor
  3. Check transmission control unit
  4. Check engine control unit (ECU)
  5. Diagnose the encoding signal circuit

Related codes

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