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Diagnostic reference · P0929

P0929

Gear Shift Lock Solenoid/Actuator Control Circuit A Range/Performance

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

What it means

P0929 means Gear Shift Lock Solenoid/Actuator Control Circuit A Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P0929, the part to look at first is the solenoid named here.

Check these first

  • A shift lock solenoid A that strokes slower than commanded
  • Debris restricting the shift lock solenoid A
  • A worn shift lock linkage
  • A TCM driver fault on the shift lock A circuit

What to do next

  1. Read gear shift lock solenoid A command on a scan tool
  2. Command the shift lock solenoid A and watch response
  3. Inspect the shift lock linkage for wear
  4. Measure the shift lock solenoid A resistance
  5. Replace the solenoid if the response is off
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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