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Lights the check engine lamp
P2803: Transmission Range Sensor B Circuit High
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P28xx codes
What does P2803 mean?
Voltage on the range sensor B signal line is above the expected window. Wire shorted to B+ or sensor open.
The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Common causes
- High Signal wire shorted to B+
- Medium Open range sensor B
- Low Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.
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