Gear Select position short to ground
C1136 — Gear Select position short to ground
System: Chassis | Type: Manufacturer-Specific | Make: Generic
C1136 is a manufacturer-specific chassis diagnostic trouble code. It belongs to the C-prefix family of codes, which covers chassis, braking, steering, suspension, or stability-control faults.
When C1136 is stored, the module has detected a short-circuit (voltage pulled to ground or to supply) in the monitored circuit.
Scanning & clearing: Chassis (C) codes are stored in the ABS, traction control, or stability-control modules. An enhanced or OEM-level scan tool is usually required to read and clear them.
C1136 is a manufacturer-specific code. The same code string on a different make may have a different meaning. Always confirm the code's definition against the vehicle's service information for the specific make and model under test.
The gear select position sensor, also called the transmission range sensor or shift position sensor, informs the control module which gear or range the driver has selected. DTC C1136 sets when the control module detects the gear select position signal circuit shorted to ground, producing a voltage at or near zero that falls outside the valid operating range. The sensor normally provides a varying or switched signal that corresponds to each selector position, allowing the module to confirm Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, or manual gate positions. When this code is set the vehicle may fail to sta...
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Unlock with Free Trial| Code | C1136 |
| System | Chassis |
| Type | Manufacturer-Specific |
| Make | Generic |
| Causes | Available |
| Diag. Assistant | Available |
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