DTC P081C-23: Not P Position Switch Circuit Malfunction (BCM): Outline

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DTC P081C:23 (BCM) DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

System malfunction location	NOT P position switch circuit malfunction
Detection condition	The body control module (BCM) detects that the NOT P position switch is stuck on for a continuous 5 times.
Fail-safe	Perform the NOT P position switch control in a position other than P.
Possible cause	Selector lever component connector or terminal malfunction NOT P position switch malfunction Body control module (BCM) connector or terminal malfunction Short to ground in NOT P position switch signal circuit Body control module (BCM) malfunction
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