P095C
- Powertrain
- Generic (SAE)
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Gear Shift Position Circuit Low C
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The gear shift position circuit C reports a circuit low fault. Gear shift position feedback is unreliable on this channel.
A trouble code records what a control module measured. It does not identify which part failed. Test before replacing anything.
- Safe to drive
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- Urgency
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- Will it pass emissions
- Not affected
- Check engine light
- Solid
- 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
Many vehicles show no symptom at all beyond the warning light. The absence of a symptom does not mean the fault is not real.
| # | Cause | How often | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position sensor failed | Very common | — |
| 2 | Wiring fault | Common | — |
| 3 | Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance | Occasional | — |
Ordering reflects how often each cause is responsible in general, not a probability for your vehicle. Confirm by testing.
- Gear Shift Position Sensor C
- Wiring Harness
- TCM
- Definition
- Generic code set (SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6) via the OBDexopen database, dedicated to the public domain under CC0-1.0.
- Diagnostic guidance
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- Review status
- Awaiting review
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