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P1797 Diagnostic Trouble Code (7 interpretations)

7 manufacturer-specific interpretations across 7 manufacturers in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2
Brand pages:ChryslerDodgeFordJaguarJeepNissanVAG

Chrysler

1 interpretation
P1797
Manual shift overheat Chrysler · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Manual shift temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • transmission fluid level low
  • transmission cooling fan - if fitted
  • transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor

Dodge

1 interpretation
P1797
Manual shift overheat Dodge · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Manual shift temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Dodge.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • transmission fluid level low
  • transmission cooling fan - if fitted
  • transmission fluidtemperature (TFT) sensor

Ford

1 interpretation
P1797
Park/Neutral Position Switch Signal Malfunction Ford · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the Park/Neutral Position Switch. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Ford.

Jaguar

1 interpretation
P1797
CAN TCM/ECM Circuit Malfunction Jaguar · transmission Data confidence 80%

The control module detected improper operation of the CAN TCM/ECM circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jaguar.

Jeep

1 interpretation
P1797
Manual shift overheat Jeep · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected that the Manual shift temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Jeep.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • transmission fluid level low
  • transmission cooling fan - if fitted
  • transmission fluid temperature (TFT) sensor

Nissan

1 interpretation
P1797
P/N Switch Open Or Short Circuit Nissan · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected improper operation of the P/N Switch Open Or Short circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Nissan.

VAG

1 interpretation
P1797
Vehicle Speed Signal Short To B+ VAG · engine Data confidence 62%

The control module detected a short circuit to battery voltage in the Vehicle Speed circuit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Volkswagen.

Applies to Volkswagen

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How to read P1797

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

1

Manufacturer-defined range: the meaning can differ between brands.

797

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P1797

What does P1797 mean?

Diagnostic Trouble Code (7 interpretations). The control module detected that the Manual shift temperature exceeded its permissible limit. This is the manufacturer-specific definition used by Chrysler.

Is P1797 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1797 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jaguar, Jeep, Nissan, VAG. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

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