OBD Guide

P0784

4-5 Shift

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Difficulty switching between 4th and 5th gears
  • Jerks when shifting gears
  • The gearbox goes into emergency mode
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Low or contaminated transmission fluid
  • Shift solenoids malfunction
  • Problems with the hydraulic control unit
  • Wear of mechanical components of the gearbox
  • Malfunction of speed sensors

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnose the operation of switching solenoids
  3. Check the hydraulic pressure in the system
  4. Scan the transmission for additional errors
  5. If necessary, replace faulty components

Related codes

Error P0784 by Vehicle Brand