OBD Guide

P1824

Internal Mode Switch 'P' Circuit Low Voltage

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–67 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Car won't start in 'P' position
  • Incorrect display of selector position on the instrument panel
  • Gear shifting problems
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Activating the emergency transmission mode

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the mode switch circuit
  • Malfunction of the internal mode switch
  • Connector problems or contact corrosion
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
  • Poor circuit grounding

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring and connectors in the switch circuit
  2. Check the voltage at the mode switch
  3. Test the operation of the internal mode switch
  4. Check connections to transmission control unit
  5. If necessary, replace the mode switch or repair the wiring

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