P28E0

Shift Motor Phase U-V-W Circuit Low

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–222 (est.)

Symptoms

Difficult or jerky gear shifting
Transmission of the gearbox into emergency mode
The Check Engine light comes on
Reduced acceleration dynamics
Unusual noises from the transmission

Causes

Shift motor malfunction
Damaged wiring harness or poor connections
Short circuit in phase U, V or W
Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
Control circuit power or ground problems

How to Fix

Checking the integrity of the U-V-W phase circuit
Diagnostics of the electric gear shift motor
Checking the contacts and condition of the wiring harness
Diagnostics of the transmission control module
Replacing faulty components (motor or wiring harness)

Related codes

P28E1 P28E2 P28DF