P0954

Auto Shift Manual Control Circuit Intermittent

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Inability to switch to manual control mode
Spontaneous exit from manual mode
Automatic transmission mode indicator blinking
Incorrect gear shifting in manual mode
Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

Manual mode switch malfunction
Open or short circuit in control circuit
Poor contact in connectors
Transmission control module (TCM) problems
Wiring harness damage

How to Fix

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

Related codes

P0950 P0951 P0952