OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0917 Gear Shift Position Circuit High A
The gear shift position circuit A reports a circuit high fault. Gear shift position feedback is unreliable on this channel.
Is it safe to drive with P0917?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyPosition sensor failed
- PossibleWiring fault
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
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
- Gear Shift Position Sensor A, Wiring Harness, Tcm
Related codes
- P091DGear Shift Position Circuit High B
- P095DGear Shift Position Circuit High C
- P0914Gear Shift Position Circuit A
- P0915Gear Shift Position Circuit Range/Performance
- P0916Gear Shift Position Circuit Low A
- P0918Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent A
- P0919Gear Shift Position Control Error
- P091AGear Shift Position Circuit B
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.