Engine-Codes -
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P0959
P0959 - Auto Shift Manual Mode Circuit Intermittent
Table of contents
P0959 Possible Causes
- Faulty Auto Shift Manual Switch
- Auto Shift Manual Switch harness is open or shorted
- Auto Shift Manual Switch circuit poor electrical connection
How is the P0959 code repair?
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.What is the cost to diagnose the P0959 code
Labor: 1.0
The cost to diagnose the P0959 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
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Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
P0959 Meaning
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) monitors the Auto Shift Manual signal from the Auto Shift Manual Switch. The TCM sets the OBDII code when the signal from the Auto Shift Manual Switch is not to factory specifications.More Information
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Information for specific makes
- P0959 DODGE Auto Shift Manual Mode Circuit Intermittent