P0896 OBD-II: Shift Time Too Long
P0896 Severity
Should you fix P0896 yourself?
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What causes OBD-II fault code P0896?
The automatic transmission matches the engine optimum power and torque characteristics to the driver's desired rate of acceleration and speed by auto-selecting different gear ratios or 'speeds' to power the wheels. If the Transmission does not shift properly, it will send a message to the engine computer (PCM) to set code P0896.
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OBD II Fault Code
- OBD II P0896
OBD-II Code Transmission may not shift properly is defined as a Shift Time Too Long
The automatic transmission matches the engine optimum power and torque characteristics to the driver's desired rate of acceleration and speed by auto-selecting different gear ratios or 'speeds' to power the wheels. If the Transmission does not shift properly, it will send a message to the engine computer (PCM) to set code P0896.
Transmission may not shift properly Symptoms
- Transmission may not shift properly
Common Problems That Trigger the P0896 Code
- Internal transmission failure
- Transmission fluid level is low
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