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PowertrainP0918

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Gear Shift Position Circuit A Intermittent

26 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 26

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0918Ok (Full) BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
BYDP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
CheryP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0918Right front audio output failure BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0918Krug položaja menjača 'A' prekid BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
GMP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0918Gear Shift Position Sensor Circuit Erratic BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit A Intermittent SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit A Intermittent SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0918Gearshift position - circuit intermittent BrandPowertrain
MahindraP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit A Intermittent SAEPowertrain
OpelP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit A Intermittent SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0918Neutralgangsensor Unterbrechung BrandPowertrain
SaabP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
TataP0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0918Right front audio output failure BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0918SAE: Gear Shift Position Circuit: Intermittent 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.

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