OBD Guide

P2793

Gear Shift Direction Circuit

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

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Transmission of the gearbox into emergency mode
  • Delays when shifting gears
  • The appearance of other transmission errors
  • Deterioration of vehicle dynamics

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Gear selector position sensor malfunction
  • Transmission Control Module (TCM) Problems
  • Oxidation of contacts in connectors
  • Mechanical damage to wiring

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the control circuit wiring harness
  2. Check the condition of connectors and contacts
  3. Test the gear selector position sensor
  4. Check the operation of the transmission control module
  5. Read and analyze additional fault codes

Related codes

Error P2793 by Vehicle Brand