Engine-Codes - Generic - B2166

B2166 Code - Gear Select Position Fault

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B2166?

  • Faulty Gear Select Position Sensor
  • Gear Select Position Sensor harness is open or shorted
  • Gear Select Position Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM)

|How to Fix the B2166 Code?

Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

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|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code B2166?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B2166 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

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|What are Code B2166 Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

|What Does the B2166 Code Mean?

The Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the Gear Select Position Sensor. The BCM sets the OBDII code when the Gear Select Position Sensor is not to factory specifications.

B2166 Code - Gear Select Position Fault

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