Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0916
Gear Shift Position Circuit Low A
The gear shift position circuit A reports a circuit low fault. Gear shift position feedback is unreliable on this channel.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number9 / 16
Possible causes
- Position sensor failed high
- Wiring fault medium
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance 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: 120–700 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–3 h
- Component: gear shift position sensor a
- Component: wiring harness
- Component: tcm
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012