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P1797 Dodge - Manual shift overheat

Manufacturer-specific interpretation for Dodge. All interpretations of P1797

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P1797 means

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

Related and nearby codes

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?

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

Is P1797 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P1797 is a manufacturer-specific code. In this database it is documented for: Dodge. The same number can mean something different on other brands.

Can TuningBot remove P1797 at file level?

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