P28E3
Shift Motor Phase U-V-W Performance
What it means
P28E3 means Shift Motor Phase U-V-W Performance.
Check these first
- A weak or open phase in the shift motor U-V-W windings
- A damaged wire to one shift motor phase
- A shift motor that binds and cannot reach the commanded gear
- Corrosion in the shift motor connector
- Low or dirty transmission fluid affecting shift effort
What to do next
- Check transmission fluid level and condition
- Inspect the shift motor connector and phase wiring
- Test the shift motor U-V-W phases for opens and shorts
- Command a shift with a scan tool and watch motor response
- Replace the shift motor if a phase is dead
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.