What does code P0914 mean?

Q: What does code P0914 mean?

Gear Shift Position Circuit. P0914 indicates that the transmission control module (TCM) or powertrain control module (PCM) has detected an abnormal signal from the gear shift position circuit, which reports the current gear or selector lever position. The computer sets this code when the voltage or resistance from the gear position sensor falls outside the expected range for the indicated gear, or when the signal is erratic and does not match other inputs such as vehicle speed and engine load.

DTC codes / P09xx · Transmission / P0914

P0914Gear Shift Position Circuit

P0914 indicates that the transmission control module (TCM) or powertrain control module (PCM) has detected an abnormal signal from the gear shift position circuit, which reports the current gear or selector lever position. The computer sets this code when the voltage or resistance from the gear position sensor falls outside the expected range for the indicated gear, or when the signal is erratic and does not match other inputs such as vehicle speed and engine load.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaTransmission

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.