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Diagnostic reference · P285B

P285B

Shift Fork A Actuator Circuit/Open

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

What it means

P285B means Shift Fork A Actuator Circuit/Open.

Where it lives

For P285B, the actuator sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P285B reports the actuator as open.

Check these first

  • An open in the shift fork A actuator circuit
  • A short to ground or voltage on the shift fork A actuator control wire
  • A failed shift fork A actuator
  • A corroded shift fork A actuator connector

What to do next

  1. Read shift fork A actuator status on a scan tool
  2. Command the shift fork A actuator on and off
  3. Test the shift fork A actuator circuit for open and short faults
  4. Check the shift fork A actuator connector pins
  5. Replace the shift fork A actuator if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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