OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2795 Gear Shift Direction Circuit High
Voltage on the gear-shift 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 P2795?
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
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
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
- Shift Direction Sensor, Wiring Harness
Related codes
- P2792Gate Select Direction Circuit High
- P2793Gear Shift Direction Circuit
- P2794Gear Shift Direction Circuit Low
- P2796Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump A Control Circuit / Open
- P2797Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump A Performance/Stuck Off
- P2798Electric/Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump A Control Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.