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.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: hard
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.
- Sensor mechanically misadjusted from neutralCommon
- Fork pin worn — neutral travel widenedPossible
Parts involved
- Shift Fork Position Sensor B
- Shift Fork B
- TCM
P2846 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.