OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0920 Gear Shift Forward Actuator Circuit/Open
Open circuit at the forward shift actuator that engages forward gears on automated manual or dual-clutch transmissions.
Is it safe to drive with P0920?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyActuator open winding
- PossibleWiring break
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
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
- Shop_only
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–8 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Shift Actuator Forward, Wiring Harness
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.