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P085F Powertrain

Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit Range/Performance

The up/down shift switch reports a range/performance fault. Manual shift requests via paddle or selector cannot be reliably interpreted.

Affected components

  • Up down shift switch
  • Wiring harness
  • Tcm

Common causes

  • High likelihood: Switch contacts aged
  • Medium likelihood: High-resistance contact
  • Low likelihood: Sensor element aged beyond calibration window

Possible 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

Diagnostic notes

  • The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate

Sources

Diagnostic information is provided for reference only. Confirm the code with a compatible scan tool and follow the vehicle manufacturer's service procedures before replacing components.

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