Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0825
Gear Lever Push-Pull Switch (Shift Anticipate)
General electrical fault on the gear-lever push-pull switch — a low-force capacitive or microswitch sensor in the lever knob that detects the operator gripping the lever before it actually moves. Used for shift-anticipation, where the TCM can pre-charge a friction element so the upcoming shift feels seamless.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number8 / 25
Possible causes
- Open or shorted wiring high
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 120–600 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: push pull switch
- Component: gear lever
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012