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PowertrainP2833

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Shift fork 'A' position circuit low

25 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP2833No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2833Shift Fork 'A' Position Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP2833No description available Powertrain
BYDP2833Shift Fork 'A' Position Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP2833Shift Fork 'A' Position Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2833No description available Powertrain
DFFSP2833Shift Fork 'A' Position Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2833Shift Fork 'A' Position Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2833Shift Fork 'A' Position Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2833Girgaffel 'A' posisjonskrets lav BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2833Shift Fork 'A' Position Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP2833Shift Fork 'A' Position Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2833Shift Fork 'A' Position Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2833Shift Fork 'A' Position Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2833Shift Fork 1 Position Sensor Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP2833No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP2833No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2833Shift Fork 'A' Position Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
OpelP2833Shift Fork 'A' Position Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2833No description available Powertrain
ProtonP2833No description available Powertrain
SaabP2833Shift Fork 'A' Position Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2833Shift Fork 'A' Position Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SprinterP2833No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP2833Shift fork 'A' position circuit low BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P2833 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP283300Position sensor circuit low (even/lo/pos37) BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP283311The position sensor of shift fork A has a short circuit to ground. There is a short circuit to ground. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP283314The position sensor of shift fork A has a short circuit to ground. There is a short circuit to ground or an open circuit. BrandPowertrain

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