OBD Guide

P284E

Shift Fork B Unrequested Movement

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Delays when shifting gears
  • Switching to emergency mode of the gearbox
  • Unusual noises from the transmission
  • Power Loss

Causes

  • Mechanical wear of the shift fork
  • Problems with hydraulics in the gearbox
  • Fork position sensor malfunction
  • Electrical wiring problems
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the gear shift fork
  2. Check the gearbox hydraulic system
  3. Check fork position sensors
  4. Check electrical wiring and connections
  5. If necessary, replace the shift fork

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