What P0780 means
Shift Malfunction
Common causes (general)
Before spending money on parts, verify the code with a scan tool and read freeze frame data. Freeze frame captures every sensor value at the moment the code set — this is often enough to figure out the root cause without further testing.
Manufacturer-specific descriptions
Different manufacturers use this code for slightly different failure modes. Here's what your specific make means by P0780:
| BMW | Shift Error |
| FORD | Shift Malfunction |
| HONDA | Problem in Shift Control System |
| MITSUBISHI | Shift Malfunction |
| NISSAN | Shift Malfunction |
| VOLKSWAGEN | Shift Malfunction |
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