P0825 Gear Lever Push-Pull Switch (Shift Anticipate)

P0825 indicates a gear lever push-pull or shift-anticipate switch fault. The module is not seeing the expected driver shift request from the lever.

Code details

Generic OBD-II · P0

System: Transmission
Code type: Generic (SAE / ISO controlled)
Standard: SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6

Diagnostic boundary

A diagnostic trouble code reports that a monitored test failed. It does not prove one specific part is bad, and manufacturer logic can add vehicle-specific conditions.

Do not chase internal transmission faults before verifying the driver's shift-request switch circuit.

Symptoms of P0825

Harsh, delayed, or slipping shifts, or being stuck in one gear.
Check-engine light, sometimes with limp-home mode.
Flaring RPM or a shudder under load.

Common causes of P0825

Low or degraded transmission fluid.
A failing speed sensor, shift solenoid, or pressure-control circuit.
Wiring, connector, or internal hydraulic/mechanical faults.

Useful checks before replacing parts

Monitor push-pull switch data while operating the shifter and confirm each request is seen once and released cleanly.
Inspect shifter switch contacts, connector condition, wiring through the console, spilled-liquid damage, reference voltage, and ground.
Check whether manual shift requests, gear display, sport mode, or shift anticipation features fail at the same time.

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