Fault code index · medium
P1516
Gear change P / N driving malfunction
Gear change P / N driving malfunction
Documented for: 2.0L gasoline; 2.5L/3.0L gasoline · System(s): EMS EOBD, EMS OBD II · Factory MIL flag: 2 · Default action: ECM Default: –Speed control inhibited –Maximum engine speed reduced
Common causes
- Gear selector cable setting incorrect Transmission range sensor to ECM circuit: open circuit
- high resistance Transmission range sensor failure D – 4 Switch to TCM circuit: open circuit
- high resistance D – 4 Switch failure
- Park/neutral position (PNP) switch - gear chance neutral/drive
Quick checks
- Confirm freeze-frame and conditions when the code set
- Inspect connectors, grounds, and harness for the circuit named in the code
- Compare live sensor values vs expected (unplugged/biased sensors are common)