Code result
P28E4
Shift Motor Driver Current/Temperature Too High
High severity
What it means
The output driver for the shift motor reports current or junction temperature above its protection threshold. Sustained high load or short-circuit fault.
Is it safe to drive?
No — stop driving
This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.
Most likely causes
Motor stalled - high stall current
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Short between motor phases
mediumA plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.
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