OBD Guide

P1811

Maximum Adaptive & Long Term Shift

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Hard or delayed gear shifts
  • Dips when switching
  • Increased speed before shifting
  • Transmission overheating
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Wear of friction elements of the gearbox
  • Low or contaminated transmission fluid
  • Shift solenoids malfunction
  • Hydraulic pressure problems
  • Wear of transmission mechanical components

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Replace fluid and filter if necessary
  3. Carry out diagnostics of switching solenoids
  4. Check the hydraulic pressure in the system
  5. Perform gearbox adaptation using a scanner

Related codes

Error P1811 by Vehicle Brand