Powertrain, generic · Transmission

P095C Gear Shift Position Circuit C Low

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

The signal of shift position sensor C in an automated manual gearbox lies below its permitted voltage window. Typical reasons are a signal wire shorted to ground, a lost sensor supply or a sensor with an internal fault pulling its output down. Because the value is physically impossible, the control unit can flag it quickly without comparing it to other channels. No manufacturer documents this code publicly. A Nissan/Aichi patent shows shift stroke sensors as the position feedback for gear engagement, an Aisin AI patent the fallback strategy when such a sensor drops out. CARB requires circuit checks on such inputs. P095D is the high counterpart, P095A the general and P095B the plausibility fault; P0916 and P091C are the low faults of A and B.

Likely causes

Signal wire of sensor C shorted to ground
Open or shorted 5 V supply of the sensor
Internally failed shift position sensor C

Symptoms

  • Transmission or engine warning light on
  • Fallback mode with restricted gears
  • Gearbox may refuse to leave neutral

Repair estimate

DifficultyHardWorkshop job
Parts and labour€100–1,500
Time0.5–4 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

gear shift position sensor cwiring harnesstcm

Related codes

P095AP095BP095DP0916P091C

References: law.cornell.edu, patents.google.com, patents.google.com.