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P085F

Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit Range/Performance

Generic OBD-II

Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Common causes

Most likely first

  1. Faulty up and down shift switch
  2. Wiring or connection issues in the up and down shift switch circuit
  3. Malfunctioning transmission control module (TCM)
  4. Low transmission fluid level or poor quality fluid
  5. Mechanical issue in Transmission

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

  1. Difficulty shifting gears smoothly
  2. Delayed engagement when shifting gears
  3. Inconsistent or erratic shifting between gears
  4. Inability to shift gears at all
  5. Illuminated warning light on the instrument cluster indicating transmission issues

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