Subaru Impreza Transmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(416)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(416)

Transmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement Service

How much does a Transmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Subaru Impreza Transmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement is $123 with $18 for parts and $104 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2013 Subaru ImprezaH4-2.0LService typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) ReplacementEstimate$426.55Shop/Dealer Price$506.94 - $716.61
2018 Subaru ImprezaH4-2.0LService typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) ReplacementEstimate$213.87Shop/Dealer Price$248.11 - $319.29
2000 Subaru ImprezaH4-2.2LService typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) ReplacementEstimate$140.85Shop/Dealer Price$160.96 - $196.49
1997 Subaru ImprezaH4-1.8LService typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) ReplacementEstimate$169.35Shop/Dealer Price$192.43 - $230.19
1993 Subaru ImprezaH4-1.8LService typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) ReplacementEstimate$169.35Shop/Dealer Price$192.48 - $230.29
2005 Subaru ImprezaH4-2.5L TurboService typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) ReplacementEstimate$401.75Shop/Dealer Price$482.96 - $695.05
2014 Subaru ImprezaH4-2.0LService typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) ReplacementEstimate$405.55Shop/Dealer Price$485.77 - $695.32
2002 Subaru ImprezaH4-2.0L TurboService typeTransmission Position Sensor (Switch) ReplacementEstimate$378.75Shop/Dealer Price$457.22 - $667.25
Show example Subaru Impreza Transmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement prices

What is the Transmission Position Sensor (Switch) all about?

Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission are designed to start only in park or neutral gears. If a vehicle is able to start in reverse or drive gears, it can unintentionally move, causing damage to property or injuries to occupants or bystanders. For this reason, automakers have developed a safety shutdown called a transmission position sensor or range sensor that cuts the power to the starter control circuit if the vehicle is not in park or neutral. This sensor or switch is typically mounted on the side of the transmission and screws into the body of the transmission to detect in which gear the transmission is engaged. If the driver attempts to start the vehicle when the transmission is engaged in a gear other than park or neutral, power is not distributed to the starter circuit. The vehicle will not crank, preventing unintentional vehicle movement. If the transmission position sensor, or range sensor fails, the vehicle may be able to start while engaged in a drive gear.

Keep in mind:

  • Symptoms related to the transmission position sensor mimic those of other common problems.
  • Professional mechanics need to diagnose the symptoms for accurate repair.
  • The transmission position sensor is also commonly referred to as a transmission range sensor.

How it's done:

  • The faulty transmission position sensor switch is identified
  • The vehicle is lifted and supported on jack stands
  • The defective transmission position sensor switch is then removed
  • The new transmission position sensor switch is installed and the vehicle taken off the jack stands
  • The repair is verified and the vehicle is road tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

While the transmission position sensor is does not require any routine service, as an electronic part, it can fail. If your automatic transmission-equipped vehicle is able to start in a gear other than park or neutral, or if your vehicle will not start when in park or neutral, you may need to replace the transmission position sensor.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Transmission Position Sensor (Switch)?

  • Engine will not start at all
  • Engine will only start in neutral gear, not in park
  • Engine will start in engaged in drive or reverse gear

How important is this service?

If your vehicle is able to start in gear, there is potential to cause injury to people or damage to property. If the range sensor fails, have it replaced immediately.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Subaru mechanics

Real customer reviews from Subaru owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(416)

Rating Summary
397
9
3
2
5
397
9
3
2
5

Cesar

9 years of experience
292 reviews
Cesar
9 years of experience
Subaru Impreza H4-2.0L - Battery - Issaquah, Washington
Cesar is very friendly and knowledgable, he did a great job and i would definitely hire him again

Chris

11 years of experience
82 reviews
Chris
11 years of experience
Subaru Impreza H4-2.5L - Heat Shield - Somerset, New Jersey
Second time with Chris. Great work and highly skilled. Will always request Chris.

William

30 years of experience
40 reviews
William
30 years of experience
Subaru Impreza H4-2.5L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
William was very detailed in his inspection.

Trung

12 years of experience
412 reviews
Trung
12 years of experience
Subaru Impreza H4-2.0L Turbo - Oil Change - Redwood City, California
PERFECT

Excellent Rating

(416)

Rating Summary
397
9
3
2
5
397
9
3
2
5
Number of Subaru Impreza services completed
4576+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Subaru MECHANICS
700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Tail Light Lens
A cracked tail light lens will progressively get worse until the tail lights won't work, so make sure to routinely check them before they fail.
Windshield Laws in North Dakota
Anyone Anyone who drives on the roadways knows they are required to follow specific traffic laws that are designed to keep themselves and others safe. However, in addition to the rules of road, motorists must also ensure that their windshields...
P0318 OBD-II Trouble Code: Rough Road Sensor A Signal Circuit
What What the P0318 code means The powertrain control module (PCM) has noticed a change in your crankshaft position. This tells your car that you are experiencing uneven or rough driving. What causes the P0318 code? Any time the PCM...

How do you erase codes stored in the Car2U® garage door opener?

You can use your Car2U® garage door opener to store codes for a number of automated systems. However, you may find that the time comes when you need to delete a code. You might be moving or selling the car,...

Replaced calipers and brake shoes. Bled the brakes and loose clutch. Get clutch back and loose brake pressure. Why?

Hello. The symptoms you are describing are very unusual. The clutch and brake hydraulic systems on your vehicle are separate, and should function completely independently of each other. The brake master cylinder uses a completely different set of lines than...

Both the AdvTrac and ABS Lights are on; how do I disengage them?

Hi, and thanks for contacting YourMechanic. First, try checking the ABS sensors (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/abs-speed-sensor-replacement) for a proper connection. You may need to remove the sensors and clean them off. If there was any moisture on the sensors while the vehicle sat,...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com