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Diagnostic reference · P2861

P2861

Shift Fork B Actuator Circuit Low

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

What it means

P2861 means Shift Fork B Actuator Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P2861, the actuator sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P2861 reports a fault at the actuator.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the shift fork B actuator circuit
  • An open in the shift fork B actuator ground
  • A failed shift fork B actuator
  • Low charging system voltage

What to do next

  1. Read shift fork B actuator voltage on a scan tool
  2. Test the shift fork B actuator circuit for a short to ground
  3. Test the shift fork B actuator ground for an open
  4. Check charging system voltage
  5. Replace the shift fork B 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.