P2794 OBD-II: Gear Shift Direction Circuit Low

P2794 Severity

Moderate

Will P2794 go away on its own?

Once the vehicle's onboard system no longer detects the issue, most codes will disappear on their own. If your vehicle still has this code, however, it should be properly diagnosed to avoid a more serious problem.

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Moderate severity codes might not threaten the vehicle's safety or functionality immediately, but you should still get it diagnosed within a reasonable time frame to keep your car running well.

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What causes OBD-II fault code P2794?

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 P2794 will set and the TAP Shift function will be disabled.

OBD II Fault Code

OBD II P2794

OBD-II Code Tap shifting will be disabled is defined as a Gear Shift Direction Circuit Low

Tap shifting will be disabled Symptoms

Tap shifting will be disabled

Common Problems That Trigger the P2794 Code

Body Control Module (BCM) failure
Shift lever assembly failure
Wiring issue

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Other OBD-II Codes

P2793: Gear Shift Direction Circuit P2792: Gate Select Direction Circuit High P2791: Gate Select Direction Circuit Low P2790: Gate Select Direction Circuit P278F: Clutch "B" Adaptive Learning at Limit P278E: Kick Down Switch Circuit Intermittent/Erratic P278D: Kick Down Switch Circuit High P278C: Kick Down Switch Circuit Low P278B: Kick Down Switch Circuit Range/Performance P278A: Kick Down Switch Circuit P2789: Clutch "A" Adaptive Learning at Limit P2788: Auto Shift Manual Adaptive Learning at Limit P2795: Gear Shift Direction Circuit High P2796: AUXILIARY Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit/Open P2797: AUXILIARY Transmission Fluid Pump Performance P2798: AUXILIARY Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit Low P2799: AUXILIARY Transmission Fluid Pump Control Circuit High P279A: Transfer Case Gear High Incorrect Ratio P279B: Transfer Case Gear Low Incorrect Ratio P279C: Transfer Case Gear Neutral Incorrect Ratio P279D: Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Range Signal Circuit P279E: Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Range Signal Circuit Range/Performance P279F: Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Range Signal Circuit Low P27A0: Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Range Signal Circuit High

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