Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0915
Gear Shift Position Circuit Range/Performance
The gear shift position sensor signal is implausible relative to commanded gear, suggesting linkage misadjustment or sensor drift.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number9 / 15
Possible causes
- Shift linkage out of adjustment high
- Sensor drift medium
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–1000 €
- Estimated time: 1–4 h
- Component: gear shift position sensor
- Component: shift linkage
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012