P0954 OBD-II: Auto Shift Manual Control Circuit Intermittent

P0954 Severity

Urgent

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What causes OBD-II fault code P0954?

Some vehicles equipped with automatic transmission will give the driver the option of selecting the desired gear while driving, known as Autostick 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 P0954 will set and the Autostick shift function will be disabled.

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OBD II Fault Code

  • OBD II P0954

OBD-II Code Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure is defined as a Auto Shift Manual Control Circuit Intermittent

Some vehicles equipped with automatic transmission will give the driver the option of selecting the desired gear while driving, known as Autostick 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 P0954 will set and the Autostick shift function will be disabled.

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure Symptoms

  • Autostick shifting will be disabled

Common Problems That Trigger the P0954 Code

  • Autostick shift switch failure
  • Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
  • Wiring issue
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