OBD Guide

P2795

Gear Shift Direction Circuit High

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

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Delays when shifting gears
  • Switching to emergency mode of the gearbox
  • Check engine light comes on
  • Decreased fuel efficiency

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the gear shift direction circuit
  • Shift direction sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the wiring harness or connectors
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
  • Poor grounding in control circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the gear shift direction circuit
  2. Check the condition of the gearshift direction sensor
  3. Inspect the wiring harness and connectors for damage.
  4. Check the functionality of the TCM module
  5. Check the quality of grounding in the control circuit

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