Eaton Gen 2 (AutoShift) Fault Code: 83 PID: SID 18 FMI: 14 Shift Lever Missing

Overview:
Fault Code 83 indicates the Shift Lever is not sensing any lever positions.

Detection:
Starting at key on and throughout operation, the Shift Controller constantly measures the feedback from the Shift Lever circuit. If the Shift Lever reports no lever positions are sensed, the fault code is set.

Fallback:
This fault causes a down shift only fallback and shifts to neutral when the vehicle stops.

Possible Causes:
1) Shift lever

Shop Talk:
Key on. If the fault is present, the system should automatically detect the problem and set the code. If the fault is not present at key on, operate the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the driving conditions that triggered the fault code. Possible triggers include heat, vibration.