Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2846
Shift Fork B Position Sensor Incorrect Neutral Position Indicated
The position sensor for shift fork B indicates the neutral position when the fork is mechanically engaged in a gear, or vice versa. Sensor reference offset.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number8 / 46
Possible causes
- Sensor mechanically misadjusted from neutral high
- Fork pin worn — neutral travel widened 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: 400–2200 €
- Estimated time: 3–9 h
- Component: shift fork position sensor b
- Component: shift fork b
- Component: tcm
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012