P0956

Auto Shift Manual Mode Circuit Range/Performance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Inability to switch to manual mode
The gearbox goes into emergency mode
Incorrect gear shifting
Check Engine light comes on
Loss of power when switching

Causes

Open or short circuit in manual mode circuit
Selector lever position sensor malfunction
Wiring Harness Problems
Malfunction of the automatic transmission control unit
Mechanical damage to the switching mechanism

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness
Check selector lever position sensor
Check connections and contacts in the circuit
Scan the automatic transmission control unit for errors
If necessary, replace faulty components

Related codes

P0700 P0705 P0720