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DTC P0850-12: Park/Neutral Switch Circuit Short to Battery; DTC P0850-14: Park/Neutral Switch Circuit Short to Ground or Open [10/2022 - ]: Description

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 stores DTC P0850-12 or P0850-14.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Warning Indicate Note
P0850-12 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
  • Park/neutral position switch assembly
  • Engine stop and start ECU
  • ECM
  • Wire harness or connector
Does not come on Does not come on SAE Code: P0852
P0850-14 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 in P or N
  • Park/neutral position switch assembly
  • Engine stop and start ECU
  • ECM
  • Wire harness or connector
Does not come on Does not come on SAE Code: P0851