Possible causes of a malfunction of the automatic transmission selector position sensor:
Electrical faults:
* Open or short circuit in sensor wiring
* Faulty connection to the vehicle’s electrical system
*Burnt or faulty fuse or relay
*Damaged or frayed wiring harness
* Faulty Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Mechanical faults:
* Worn or damaged gear shift mechanism
* Incorrect position of cables or shift levers
* Worn or deformed gear lever
*Damage or displacement of the automatic transmission selector housing
Installation problems:
* Incorrect installation or connection of the sensor
*Using an inappropriate or faulty sensor
* Incorrect adjustment of the gear shift mechanism
Other reasons:
* Contamination or presence of foreign objects in the sensor connector
*Corrosion or rust on sensor contacts
* Increased friction or excessive resistance to shift lever movement
* Malfunction or malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic systems