P284A
Shift Fork B Stuck
What it means
P284A means Shift Fork B Stuck.
Check these first
- A shift fork B that binds in its bore
- Debris or varnish on the shift fork B rail
- A failed shift fork B actuator
- Low or contaminated transmission fluid
What to do next
- Read shift fork B position on a scan tool
- Command a shift and watch for shift fork B movement
- Check transmission fluid level and condition
- Test the shift fork B actuator circuit
- Replace or free the shift fork B if it does not move
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.