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PowertrainP2837

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Shift fork 'B' position circuit range/performance

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 CVP2837No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2837Shift Fork 'B' Position Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP2837No description available Powertrain
BYDP2837Shift Fork 'B' Position Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
CheryP2837Shift Fork 'B' Position Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2837No description available Powertrain
DFFSP2837Shift Fork 'B' Position Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2837Shift Fork 'B' Position Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2837Shift Fork 'B' Position Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2837Vaihtovillan 'B' asennon piirin alue/toiminta BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2837Shift Fork 'B' Position Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
GMP2837Shift Fork 'B' Position Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2837Shift Fork 'B' Position Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2837Shift Fork 'B' Position Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2837Shift Fork 2 Position Sensor Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
HondaP2837No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP2837No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2837Shift Fork 'B' Position Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
OpelP2837Shift Fork 'B' Position Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2837No description available Powertrain
ProtonP2837No description available Powertrain
SaabP2837Shift Fork 'B' Position Circuit Range/Performance BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2837Shift Fork 'B' Position Circuit Performance BrandPowertrain
SprinterP2837No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP2837Shift fork 'B' position circuit range/performance 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 P2837 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP283703The position sensor of shift fork B has a malfunction. There is a frequency or pulse width modulation fault. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP2837F0Position sensor gear actuator B has a malfunction. TCM GTM monitoring fault. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP2837F1Position sensor gear actuator B has a malfunction. Sensor signal out of range. BrandPowertrain

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