P0917 OBD-II: Gear Shift Position Circuit High
P0917 Severity
Will P0917 go away on its own?
Once the vehicle's onboard system no longer detects the issue, most codes will disappear on their own. If your vehicle still has this code, however, it should be properly diagnosed to avoid a more serious problem.
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Moderate severity codes might not threaten the vehicle's safety or functionality immediately, but you should still get it diagnosed within a reasonable time frame to keep your car running well.
What causes OBD-II fault code P0917?
Manual Transmissions have a sensor mounted on the shift lever that tells the engine computer (PCM) what gear the transmission is in. If the Shift Lever Position Sensor sends the PCM an implausible signal, code P0917 is stored. The Shift Lever Position Sensor is usually built into the Shift Lever Assembly.
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What Does P0917 Code Mean?
OBD-II Code P0917 is defined as a Gear Shift Position Circuit High
Manual Transmissions have a sensor mounted on the shift lever that tells the engine computer (PCM) what gear the transmission is in. If the Shift Lever Position Sensor sends the PCM an implausible signal, code P0917 is stored. The Shift Lever Position Sensor is usually built into the Shift Lever Assembly.
Common Problems That Trigger the P0917 Code
- Shift lever assembly failure
- Transmission Control Module (TCM) failure
- Wiring issue
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