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P2790: Gate Select Direction Circuit
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P27xx — Transmission
What does P2790 mean?
The gate-select direction circuit on an automated manual or sequential transmission cannot detect which direction the selector is being moved.
The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.
Common causes
- High Open sensor or broken signal wire
- Medium Corroded sensor connector
Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.
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