OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2792 Gate Select Direction Circuit High
Voltage on the gate-select direction line is above the expected window. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
Is it safe to drive with P2792?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal wire shorted to B+
- PossibleOpen sensor element
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.8–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Gate Select Sensor, Wiring Harness
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.