P0959 Auto Shift Manual Mode Circuit Intermittent

P0959 indicates an intermittent auto shift manual mode circuit fault. The manual mode enable signal drops out or becomes invalid only sometimes.

Code status

Needs verification

Not yet verified against SAE J2012_202509 / J2012DA. Treat unverified rows as a lookup aid, not repair authority.

System
Transmission
Scope
iso-sae-controlled-p0
Standard
SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6
Source
legacy-import

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 clear intermittent manual mode codes without reproducing the signal loss under realistic shifter movement.

Useful checks before replacing parts

Related OBD-II codes

These nearby transmission entries can help compare wording and fault area. They may share the same verification status as the source database.