P0918 Severity
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.
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 P0918 is stored. The Shift Lever Position Sensor is usually built into the Shift Lever Assembly.
OBD-II Code Transmission Control Module (TCM) failure is defined as a Gear Shift Position Circuit Intermittent
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 P0918 is stored. The Shift Lever Position Sensor is usually built into the Shift Lever Assembly.
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