Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2852
Shift Fork Position Sensor C/D Correlation
The position signals of shift fork sensors C and D do not correlate as expected for the active gear pre-selection. Plausibility check fails.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number8 / 52
Possible causes
- Offset between the two sensors after replacement high
- Sensor harness incorrectly swapped 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: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–900 €
- Estimated time: 1–4 h
- Component: shift fork position sensor c
- Component: shift fork position sensor d
- Component: tcm
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012