P2E14 — Gear Selection Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

P2E14: Gear Selection Actuator Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic — what it means, the affected system and what to check before replacing parts.

Meaning, symptoms, causes and checks

The gear-selection actuator position-sensor circuit reports intermittent or erratic electrical feedback. This does not by itself establish whether the sensor, wiring or actuator is defective.

Affected system: Powertrain

Symptoms

  • Warning light may illuminate
  • Related system function may be impaired
  • Vehicle-specific symptoms vary

Possible causes

  • Implausible sensor or switch signal, poor ground, connector corrosion, or wiring damage
  • Related wiring, connector, power or ground fault
  • Vehicle-specific mechanical or control issue

What to check

  • Record stored and pending codes and freeze-frame data
  • Compare the named sensor or switch signal with actual operating conditions; inspect the connector, reference supply, ground and harness.
  • Confirm measured values against the vehicle service information
  • Retest under the conditions that set the code
  • Compare the named sensor or switch signal with actual operating conditions; inspect the connector, reference supply, ground and harness.
  • Repair the verified cause and confirm the code does not return

Also written as: P2E14-00, P2E1400 (some scan tools add the fault-type byte, e.g. -00).