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Diagnostic reference · P2793

P2793

Gear Shift Direction Circuit

System
Transmission (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P2793 means Gear Shift Direction Circuit.

Check these first

  • An open or short in the gear shift direction circuit
  • A failed gear shift actuator
  • A corroded gear shift direction connector
  • A failed driver in the transmission control module

What to do next

  1. Read gear shift direction status on a scan tool
  2. Command the gear shift actuator both directions
  3. Test the gear shift direction circuit for open and short faults
  4. Check the gear shift direction connector pins
  5. Replace the gear shift actuator if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.