P0952

Auto Shift Manual Control Circuit Low

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Inability to change gears manually
The gearbox operates only in automatic mode
Check Engine light comes on
The car goes into emergency transmission mode
Incorrect display of the current gear on the instrument panel

Causes

Open or short circuit in manual control circuit
Poor contact in control circuit connectors
Manual mode switch malfunction
Problems with the wiring harness near the shift lever
Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the manual control circuit wiring
Inspect and clean the contacts in the circuit connectors
Check the operation of the manual mode switch
Scan the transmission control module for other errors
If necessary, replace the switch or repair the wiring

Related codes

P0950 P0951 P0953