DTC code
P0780
Shift Error
Technical guide
Symptoms
- Incorrect shifting overall
- multiple shift faults
- check engine light
Probable causes
- Shift malfunction
- valve body hydraulic fault
- multiple worn clutch packs
- contaminated ATF
- low ATF level
Diagnostic steps
- Check ATF level and condition — low/burnt ATF is common cause.
- Flush with correct ATF.
- Check all shift solenoids.
- Internal transmission inspection.
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