P2E0B code meaning
Gear Lever Position Sensor C Circuit High
Powertrain system Generic code P2Exx codes Check engine light
What P2E0B means
P2E0B: sensor C of the gear lever reports more than its maximum valid signal. That is the typical picture of a broken signal wire on a pulled-up input, contact with the feed line or a lost sensor ground. No manufacturer documents P2E0B, and the function of a third lever sensor is nowhere specified publicly. Toyota's patent US10180184 shows why a selector might carry one: with four Hall sensors one can drop out while three still define the lever position; only if another abnormality follows does the patent foresee a fail-safe such as a shift to neutral. On GM's two-sensor lever, duty cycles above 95 % raise the per-axis codes P082C and P089D. Low is P2E0A. CARB 1968.2 (e)(15) requires two-sided range checks on such inputs.
P2E0B 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 P2E0B
- Warning lamp or shift message
- Selector keeps working with the other sensors
- Neutral forced if another sensor also fails
Common causes of P2E0B
- Most likelySignal wire of sensor C open
- PossibleGround of sensor C interrupted
- Less likelySignal wire shorted to supply voltage
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 P2E0B means
| P | Powertrain system: engine, fuel system, ignition, emissions and transmission. |
| 2 | Generic code (second SAE range): it means the same on every make. |
| 0B | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note P2E0B 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 P2E0B
What does P2E0B mean?
P2E0B means "Gear Lever Position Sensor C Circuit High". P2E0B: sensor C of the gear lever reports more than its maximum valid signal. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with P2E0B?
Drive gently and only to a workshop. With P2E0B the car can go into limp mode (reduced power) to protect itself.
Will P2E0B fail an emissions test?
P2E0B 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 P2E0B to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 3 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will P2E0B clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.