P2800
Transmission Range Sensor B Circuit (PRNDL Input)
The TCM detects an invalid PRNDL signal pattern from transmission range sensor B. The selected gear position cannot be determined reliably from the B-channel.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: 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
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Range switch contact array failedCommon
- Open or short in PRNDL wiringPossible
Parts involved
- Transmission Range Sensor B
- Wiring Harness
- TCM
P2800 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.