P2E0A code meaning
Gear Lever Position Sensor C Circuit Low
Powertrain system Generic code P2Exx codes Check engine light
What P2E0A means
For P2E0A the module reads the signal of gear lever sensor C below the window a working sensor can occupy. On a voltage-output Hall sensor like those in Toyota's four-sensor selector patent (US10180184), this means a signal line pulled to ground, a missing feed or a sensor that has stopped driving its output. The same patent counts disconnection and short circuits as faults that can be detected continuously, and lets the remaining three sensors run a limp-home mode. No manufacturer documents P2E0A or tells what sensor C measures. CARB 1968.2 (e)(15) demands detection of out-of-range input values. The high side is P2E0B; GM's comparable per-axis low checks on its two-sensor lever are P082B and P089C, with a 5 % duty-cycle limit.
P2E0A 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 P2E0A
- Warning lamp or shift message
- Limp-home on the remaining sensors
- No noticeable change while other sensors are valid
Common causes of P2E0A
- Most likelySignal wire of sensor C shorted to ground
- PossibleSupply of sensor C missing
- PossibleSensor C output failed low
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 P2E0A means
| P | Powertrain system: engine, fuel system, ignition, emissions and transmission. |
| 2 | Generic code (second SAE range): it means the same on every make. |
| 0A | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note P2E0A 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 P2E0A
What does P2E0A mean?
P2E0A means "Gear Lever Position Sensor C Circuit Low". For P2E0A the module reads the signal of gear lever sensor C below the window a working sensor can occupy. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with P2E0A?
Drive gently and only to a workshop. With P2E0A the car can go into limp mode (reduced power) to protect itself.
Will P2E0A fail an emissions test?
P2E0A 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 P2E0A to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 3 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will P2E0A clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.