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Diagnostic reference · P0931

P0931

Gear Shift Lock Solenoid/Actuator Control Circuit A High

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

What it means

P0931 means Gear Shift Lock Solenoid/Actuator Control Circuit A High.

Where it lives

For P0931, the solenoid sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0931 reports a fault at the solenoid.

Check these first

  • An open in the shift lock solenoid A ground
  • A shift lock A signal wire shorted to voltage
  • A failed gear shift lock solenoid A
  • A connector with a spread pin

What to do next

  1. Read gear shift lock solenoid A voltage on a scan tool
  2. Test the shift lock solenoid A ground for an open
  3. Test the signal wire for a short to voltage
  4. Inspect the shift lock A connector pins
  5. Replace the solenoid if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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