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DTC P0850-12: Park/Neutral Switch Circuit Short to Battery; DTC P085014: Park/Neutral Switch Circuit Short to Ground or Open [11/2016 - ]: Description

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The engine stop and start ECU detects malfunctions by comparing the conditions of the shift position signal and NSW signal. If a malfunction is detected, the engine stop and start ECU blinks the stop and start cancel indicator, prohibits stop and start control and stores DTC P085012 or P085014.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Warning Indicate Memory Note
P085012 Park/Neutral Switch Circuit Short to Battery Both of the following conditions are met for 15 seconds or more (2 trip detection logic):
  • Ignition switch ON.
  • NSW signal is off with the shift lever in P or N.
  • Wire harness or connector
  • Park/Neutral position switch assembly
  • ECM
  • Engine stop and start ECU
Blinks DTC stored SAE Code: P0852
P085014 Park/Neutral Switch Circuit Short to Ground or Open Both of the following conditions are met for 2 seconds or more (2 trip detection logic):
  • Ignition switch ON.
  • NSW signal is on with the shift lever not in P or N.
  • Wire harness or connector
  • Park/Neutral position switch assembly
  • ECM
  • Engine stop and start ECU
Blinks DTC stored SAE Code: P0851