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Diagnostic reference · P0862

P0862

Gear Shift Control Module A Communication Circuit High

System
Transmission (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P0862 means Gear Shift Control Module A Communication Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P0862, the circuit described runs through the module. The description of P0862 reports a fault at the module.

Check these first

  • An open in the module A data bus
  • A data bus shorted to voltage
  • A failed module A
  • A chafed module A harness

What to do next

  1. Scan all modules for communication faults
  2. Test the module A data bus for an open
  3. Test the bus for a short to voltage
  4. Inspect the module A harness
  5. Replace module A if it does not communicate
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.