OBD Guide

P288E

Shift Fork A Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Difficulty shifting gears
  • Dips or jerks when switching
  • Transmission overheating
  • Transition to emergency mode of operation of the gearbox

Causes

  • Malfunction of fork solenoid valve A
  • Short circuit in control circuit
  • Mechanical sticking of the shift fork
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Transmission control module malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the resistance of fork A solenoid valve
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Check the mechanical movement of the shift fork
  4. Diagnose the transmission control module
  5. Replace faulty components

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