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PowertrainP0909

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Gate Select Control Error

28 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range normally covers the transmission control system, but some manufacturers use P07-P09 codes for unrelated functions (fuel pump control, air-mix motors, lighting or windows). Check the description before assuming it is a transmission fault.

2Common causes

  1. Low or dirty transmission fluid
  2. Faulty shift solenoid
  3. Faulty speed sensor
  4. Wiring or connector fault
  5. Internal transmission wear

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the transmission slips, jerks, will not shift, or a transmission temperature warning is on, stop driving and let it cool: continuing can cause expensive damage. If the code names a different system (for example the fuel pump), treat it on its own terms; a fuel-pump control failure can stall the car, so have it checked before driving further. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 28

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0909Gate Select Control Error SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0909Gate Select Control Error BrandPowertrain
BYDP0909Gate Select Control Error BrandPowertrain
CheryP0909Gate Select Control Error BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0909Gate Select Control Error BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0909Gate Select Control Error BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0909Gate Select Control Error BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0909Gate Select Control Error BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0909Portin valvontavirhe BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0909Gate Select Control Error BrandPowertrain
GMP0909Gate Select Control Error BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0909Gate Select Control Error BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0909Gate Select Control Error BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0909Gate Select Control Performance BrandPowertrain
HondaP0909Gate Select Control Error SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0909Gate Select Control Error SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0909Gate Select Control Error SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0909Gate select control error BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0909Select actuator control error BrandPowertrain
OpelP0909Gate Select Control Error BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0909Gate Select Control Error SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0909Select actuator control error BrandPowertrain
SaabP0909Gate Select Control Error BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0909Gate Select Control Error BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0909Gate Select Control Error - Circuit Voltage Out of Range BrandPowertrain
TataP0909Gate Select Control Error BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0909Gate select control error BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0909Gate Select Position Circuit for Tiptronic (F189) Error BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Related codes

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  • P0901 Clutch A Actuator Control Circuit Range/Performance
  • P0902 Clutch A Actuator Control Circuit Low
  • P0903 Clutch A Actuator Control Circuit High
  • P0904 Gate Select Position Circuit A
  • P0905 Gate Select Position Circuit A Range/Performance
  • P0906 Gate Select Position Circuit A Low
  • P0907 Gate Select Position Circuit A High
  • P0908 Gate Select Position Circuit A Intermittent
  • P090A Right speech synthesizer audio input failure
  • P090B Clutch 'B' actuator control circuit performance
  • P090C Passive antenna

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