P1815
Manual Mode Switch
Severity
⚠️ MediumCan you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)
Symptoms
- Gear shifting only in emergency mode
- Inability to use manual switching mode
- Check Engine light comes on
- Reduced vehicle dynamics
- The gearbox is fixed in one gear
Causes
- Open or short circuit in switch circuit
- Malfunction of the manual mode switch itself
- Problems with the wiring harness to the switch
- Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
- Poor contact in connectors
How to Fix
- Check the continuity of the switch circuit
- Test the operation of the manual mode switch
- Inspect and repair wiring harness if necessary
- Check connections and connectors on the gearbox
- If necessary, replace the manual mode switch