P0825
Gear Lever Push-Pull Switch (Shift Anticipate)
General electrical fault on the gear-lever push-pull switch — a low-force capacitive or microswitch sensor in the lever knob that detects the operator gripping the lever before it actually moves. Used for shift-anticipation, where the TCM can pre-charge a friction element so the upcoming shift feels seamless.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: medium
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
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Open or shorted wiringCommon
Parts involved
- Push Pull Switch
- Gear Lever
P0825 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.