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Diagnostic reference · P0893

P0893

Multiple Gears Engaged

System
Transmission (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P0893 means Multiple Gears Engaged.

Check these first

  • A valve body with stuck shift valves
  • A failed shift solenoid holding a gear
  • Debris lodged in the valve body
  • A faulty TCM shift command

What to do next

  1. Check the transmission fluid level and condition
  2. Read the commanded and actual gear on a scan tool
  3. Check the shift solenoid function
  4. Inspect the valve body for stuck valves
  5. Replace the valve body if valves are stuck
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.