Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2793
Gear Shift Direction Circuit
The gear-shift direction circuit cannot detect the commanded shift direction (up or down) on an automated manual or sequential transmission.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number7 / 93
Possible causes
- Open sensor or broken signal wire high
- Corroded sensor connector medium
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: 120–800 €
- Estimated time: 0.8–3 h
- Component: shift direction sensor
- Component: shifter assembly
- Component: wiring harness
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012