P0914

Gear Shift Position Circuit A

Automated shift position Generic OBD-II Medium

What it means

P0914 indicates a fault in the "A" gear shift position circuit. The gear shift position sensor tells the transmission control module where the gear selector is; if that signal is wrong or missing, the module can misread the gear and mismanage shifts. The engine starts and runs normally, but you may get a wrong-gear display, trouble engaging gears, or limp mode. The sensor and its wiring are the most common causes.

Medium

Can I keep driving? The engine starts, but wrong gear-position readings can cause shifting problems or limp mode — get it checked before it strands you.

Real-world scan data

Seen in

593

scans in the past year

Found in

0.1%

of scans

0.2%

of scans that found faults

Appears alongside · share of P0914 scans

P0226in 56.7% of scans

P0901in 52.8% of scans

P0657in 49.6% of scans

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Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Check-engine light on
Wrong gear position shown on the instrument cluster
Difficulty shifting or failure to engage the correct gear
Delayed or erratic shifting
Transmission may enter limp/limited mode

Common causes

Most likely first

Faulty gear shift position sensorLikely
Damaged or corroded wiring in the position circuitCommon
Loose or poor connector connection at the sensorCommon
Intermittent fault elsewhere in the vehicle's electrical systemLess often
Faulty transmission control module (rare)Less often

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

Read freeze-frame data and compare the reported gear position with the actual selector position.
Inspect the gear shift position sensor connector and wiring for corrosion or damage.
Measure the sensor's signal through its travel against spec.
Repair loose or corroded connections and secure the harness.
Replace the position sensor if it fails, then clear the code and road-test.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P0914?+

It often drives, but a bad gear-position signal can cause shifting faults or limp mode. Have it diagnosed before depending on the car.

Can I just clear P0914?+

It will return until the sensor or wiring is repaired. Because gear-position data drives shift logic, it's worth fixing properly.

Read & clear P0914 yourself

Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.

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