P0916
Gear Shift Position Circuit Low
Generic code
Transmission System
High severity
Hard repair
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What P0916 means
- The fault code P0916 indicates that the transmission control module (TCM) has detected a problem with the gear shift position circuit range or performance, which could result in incorrect gear selection or erratic shifting.
Possible symptoms
- Illuminated check engine light
- Erratic shifting or incorrect gear selection
- Harsh or delayed shifting
- Transmission may not shift into certain gears
- Reduced fuel efficiency
Possible causes
- Malfunctioning gear shift position sensor
- Damaged or corroded wiring and connections in the gear shift position circuit
- Failed transmission control module (TCM)
- Mechanical issues with the transmission
Related parts
- Gear Shift Position Sensor: Gear Shift Position Sensor communicates the position of the gear to the car computer. This car's sensor has a problem which may cause difficulty in shifting gears
Possible solutions
- Replace the gear shift position sensor
- Check and repair any damaged or corroded wiring and connections in the gear shift position circuit
- Replace the transmission control module (TCM) if necessary
- Inspect and repair any mechanical issues with the transmission
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