P086D
Neutral Position Sensor A Circuit High
What it means
P086D means Neutral Position Sensor A Circuit High.
Where it lives
For P086D, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P086D reports a fault at the sensor.
Check these first
- Short to voltage in the neutral position sensor A wiring
- A neutral position sensor A switch stuck open
- A failed neutral position sensor A
- Missing 5 volt supply to sensor A
- A fault in the TCM
What to do next
- Check the 5 volt supply at neutral position sensor A
- Inspect the sensor A harness for damage
- Test the signal wire for a short to power
- Read neutral position sensor A live data
- Replace neutral position sensor A if the switch is stuck
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.