P2842

Shift Fork D Position Circuit Low

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
The gearbox goes into emergency mode
Check Engine light comes on
Reduced vehicle dynamics

Causes

Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Fork position sensor malfunction
Wiring Harness Problems
Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction

How to Fix

Check the continuity of the fork position sensor circuit
Check the condition of the wiring harness
Check the operation of the fork position sensor
Check and, if necessary, replace the transmission control module (TCM)

Related codes

P2840 P2841 P2843