OBD Guide

P0829

5-6 Shift

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Delays when switching to 5th or 6th gear
  • Jerks when shifting gears
  • The gearbox goes into emergency mode
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Shift solenoids malfunction
  • Low or contaminated transmission fluid
  • Mechanical damage inside the gearbox
  • Problems with the hydraulic system
  • Malfunction of the transmission control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnostics of gear shift solenoids
  3. Check the gearbox hydraulic system
  4. Replacing or repairing damaged transmission components
  5. Transmission control unit software update

Related codes

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