Engine-Codes - Generic - P0790

P0790 Code - Normal/Performance Switch Circuit Malfunction

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code P0790?

  • Faulty Normal/Performance Switch
  • Normal/Performance Switch harness is open or shorted
  • Normal/Performance Switch circuit poor electrical connection

|How to Fix the P0790 Code?

Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

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|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code P0790?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0790 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

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|What are Code P0790 Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

|What Does the P0790 Code Mean?

The Transmission Control Module (TCM) monitors the Normal/Performance Switch signal. The TCM sets the OBDII code when the Normal/Performance Switch is not to factory specifications.

P0790 Code - Normal/Performance Switch Circuit Malfunction

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