Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0919
Gear Shift Position Control Error
The TCM detects that the gear shift actuator does not reach the commanded position within tolerance. Mechanical bind or actuator weakness.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number9 / 19
Possible causes
- Mechanism binding high
- Actuator force degraded medium
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: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 400–2000 €
- Estimated time: 2–7 h
- Component: gear shift actuator
- Component: tcm
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012