Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2786
Gear Shift Actuator Temperature Too High
The gear shift actuator on an automated manual or DCT transmission has reached over-temperature. Frequent shifting in stop-and-go traffic overloads the actuator.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number7 / 86
Possible causes
- Frequent shifts in stop-and-go traffic high
- Cooling air channel blocked 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: 400–3000 €
- Estimated time: 2.5–8 h
- Component: gear shift actuator
- Component: tcm
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012