OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0908 Gate Select Position Circuit A Intermittent
The gate select position circuit A reports a circuit a intermittent fault. Selector gate position cannot be reliably measured.
Is it safe to drive with P0908?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyConnector not seated
- PossibleNoisy ground reference
- Less likelyConnector with intermittent contact under vibration
Symptoms
- 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
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Gate Select Position Sensor A, Wiring Harness, Tcm
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.