OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2790 Gate Select Direction Circuit
The gate-select direction circuit on an automated manual or sequential transmission cannot detect which direction the selector is being moved.
Is it safe to drive with P2790?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen sensor or broken signal wire
- PossibleCorroded sensor connector
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.8–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Gate Select Sensor, Shifter Assembly, Wiring Harness
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.