OBD Guide

P2E13

Gear Selection Actuator Position Sensor Circuit High

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • The gearbox goes into emergency mode
  • Limited gear selection
  • Difficulty shifting gears
  • Reduced vehicle dynamics

Causes

  • Actuator position sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Problems with the transmission control unit
  • Mechanical damage to the wiring harness

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect the connectors and contacts of the sensor
  3. Check the resistance of the position sensor
  4. Scan the control unit for other errors
  5. If necessary, replace the actuator position sensor

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