Shift position sensor C of an automated manual gearbox delivers a voltage above its permitted window. This usually points to a signal wire shorted to the supply, a broken sensor ground or, with a pulled-up input, an interrupted signal line. Since no real shift position produces such a value, the module can set the code without cross-checking other channels. No manufacturer documents this code publicly. A Nissan/Aichi patent describes shift stroke sensors as feedback for gear engagement, an Aisin AI patent how control continues when one of them fails. CARB requires circuit checks on such inputs. P095C is the low counterpart, P095A the general and P095B the plausibility fault; P0917 and P091D are the high faults of A and B.
Medium severity. Can I keep driving?Drive as little as possible and gently. If the transmission slips or stays in one gear, go slowly to a repair shop or call for a tow truck.
Symptoms
- Transmission or engine warning light on
- Fallback mode with restricted gears
- Jerky or aborted gear changes
Most likely causes
- Signal wire of sensor C shorted to the 5 V supply or battery voltage
- Open ground circuit of the sensor
- Internally failed shift position sensor C
What to check, in order
Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.
Good to know
- Repair difficulty: hard
- It can trigger limp mode.
- It affects emissions.
What each character of P095D means
- P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
- 0: Generic code: same on every make
- 9: Transmission
- 5D: Specific fault in that system
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with code P095D?
Drive as little as possible and gently. If the transmission slips or stays in one gear, go slowly to a repair shop or call for a tow truck.
What causes code P095D?
The most common causes are: signal wire of sensor C shorted to the 5 V supply or battery voltage; open ground circuit of the sensor; internally failed shift position sensor C.
Related codes
- P095AGear Shift Position Circuit C
- P095BGear Shift Position Circuit C Range/Performance
- P095CGear Shift Position Circuit C Low
- P0917Gear Shift Position Circuit A High
- P091DGear Shift Position Circuit B High
Sources
Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.