P0816 OBD-II: Downshift Switch Circuit

P0816 Severity

Urgent

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What causes OBD-II fault code P0816?

Some vehicles equipped with automatic transmission will give the driver the option of selecting the desired gear while driving, known as TAP Shifting. The shifter will usually either have a + ahd - button on it, or shift side to side when in Drive. If the downshift switch does not function correctly, code P0816 will set and the TAP Shift function will be disabled.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P0816

OBD-II Code Tap shifting will be disabled is defined as a Downshift Switch Circuit

Tap shifting will be disabled Symptoms

Tap shifting will be disabled

Common Problems That Trigger the P0816 Code

Shift lever assembly failure
Transmission Control Module (TCM) failure
Wiring issue

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Other OBD-II Codes

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OBD II P0816

OBD-II Code Tap shifting will be disabled is defined as a Downshift Switch Circuit

Tap shifting will be disabled Symptoms

Tap shifting will be disabled

Common Problems That Trigger the P0816 Code

Shift lever assembly failure
Transmission Control Module (TCM) failure
Wiring issue

P0816 OBD-II: Downshift Switch Circuit

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Tap shifting will be disabled Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P0816 Code

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Tap shifting will be disabled Symptoms

Common Problems That Trigger the P0816 Code