P05D6
Driver Mode Select Switch B Circuit High
Generic OBD-II
Common symptoms
What you'll notice
- Check and replace damaged or faulty driver mode select switch
- Inspect and repair any loose or corroded electrical connections related to the switch
- Reset the vehicle's computer system by disconnecting the battery for a few minutes and then reconnecting it
Common causes
Most likely first
- Faulty driver mode select switch
- Wiring or connection issue in the driver mode select switch circuit
- Faulty PCM (Powertrain Control Module)
- Short circuit in the driver mode select switch circuit
- Malfunctioning instrument cluster or display panel
How to diagnose & fix
Work through it in order
- Malfunctioning or unresponsive driver mode select switch
- Inability to switch between different modes or settings
- Illumination of the check engine light on the dashboard
- Inconsistent or inaccurate display of selected mode on the instrument panel
- Loss of control or inability to engage specific driving modes
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