P2E08 code meaning
Gear Lever Position Sensor C Circuit
Powertrain system Generic code P2Exx codes Check engine light
What P2E08 means
A third gear lever position sensor, C, only exists on selectors with more than the usual redundant pair. Toyota's patent US10180184 shows such a design: four Hall sensors in a row face a magnet in the shift lever, the voltages they produce encode the position, and if any one of them is faulty the other three still allow limp-home driving. Which job the letter C has in a given vehicle is not published; no manufacturer documents P2E08 or any other sensor C code. P2E08 is the general circuit fault of that sensor – open wiring, missing supply or an unreadable signal – before any low/high split (P2E0A, P2E0B). CARB 1968.2 (e)(15) requires the module to detect circuit faults of such transmission inputs. GM's lever tables only know sensors 1 and 2.
P2E08 at a glance
- Check engine lightYes, usually on
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modePossible
- Repair difficultyMedium
- Typical labor0.5 to 3 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of P2E08
- Warning lamp or shift-system message
- Shifting continues on the remaining sensors
- A further sensor fault may force neutral
Common causes of P2E08
- Most likelyConnector or wiring at the selector assembly faulty
- PossibleSensor C inside the selector failed
- Less likelyEvaluating module input faulty
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Gear lever position sensor cWiring harnessTCM
What each part of P2E08 means
| P | Powertrain system: engine, fuel system, ignition, emissions and transmission. |
| 2 | Generic code (second SAE range): it means the same on every make. |
| 08 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note P2E08 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about P2E08
What does P2E08 mean?
P2E08 means "Gear Lever Position Sensor C Circuit". A third gear lever position sensor, C, only exists on selectors with more than the usual redundant pair. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with P2E08?
Drive gently and only to a workshop. With P2E08 the car can go into limp mode (reduced power) to protect itself.
Will P2E08 fail an emissions test?
P2E08 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is P2E08 to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 3 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will P2E08 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.