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P2781 Transmission gear selection switch, downshift - circuit high

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEngineOBD2

What P2781 means

P2781
Transmission gear selection switch, downshift - circuit high Generic · engine Data confidence 78%

The control module detected that the signal in the Transmission gear selection switch, downshift circuit stayed above the expected operating range.

Possible causes

  • Wiring short to positive
  • transmission gear selection switch

Related and nearby codes

How to read P2781

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

2

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

781

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P2781

What does P2781 mean?

Transmission gear selection switch, downshift - circuit high. The control module detected that the signal in the Transmission gear selection switch, downshift circuit stayed above the expected operating range.

Is P2781 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P2781 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

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