Powertrain
generic / SAE
P05D1
Driver Mode Select Switch A Circuit Low
Same as P05D0 with the signal shorted to ground. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number5 / D1
Possible causes
- Signal shorted to ground high
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
- Harness chafing through insulation low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 80–280 €
- Estimated time: 0.4–1.4 h
- Component: driver mode switch a
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012