OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P092A Gear Shift Lock Solenoid/Actuator Control Circuit B/Open
The gear shift lock solenoid/actuator control circuit B reports a control circuit b/open condition. Selector lever interlock cannot be commanded reliably.
Is it safe to drive with P092A?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen in control wire
- PossibleOpen solenoid coil
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 Lock Solenoid B, Wiring Harness, Tcm
Related codes
- P0928Gear Shift Lock Solenoid/Actuator Control Circuit A/Open
- P0927Gear Shift Reverse Actuator Circuit High
- P0929Gear Shift Lock Solenoid/Actuator Control Circuit A Range/Performance
- P092BGear Shift Lock Solenoid/Actuator Control Circuit B Range/Performance
- P092CGear Shift Lock Solenoid/Actuator Control Circuit B Low
- P092DGear Shift Lock Solenoid/Actuator Control Circuit B High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.