Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0893
Multiple Gears Engaged
The TCM detects that more than one gear element is engaged simultaneously. Risk of transmission lock-up - severe internal fault.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number8 / 93
Possible causes
- Valve body failure - solenoids stuck high
- TCM logic error medium
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 1000–5000 €
- Estimated time: 5–20 h
- Component: transmission
- Component: valve body
- Component: tcm
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012