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Diagnostic reference · P284C

P284C

Shift Fork D Stuck

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

What it means

P284C means Shift Fork D Stuck.

Check these first

  • A shift fork D mechanically jammed in one position
  • A failed shift fork D position sensor reporting no movement
  • Dirty fluid or debris around the shift fork D
  • Low or wrong transmission fluid letting the fork D bind
  • A transmission control module that cannot free the shift fork D

What to do next

  1. Check transmission fluid level, type, and condition
  2. Read shift fork D position live data and command a shift
  3. Inspect the shift fork D linkage for binding
  4. Flush and refill the transmission with the correct fluid
  5. Replace the shift fork D if it stays stuck
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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