What does code P08A5 mean?

Q: What does code P08A5 mean?

Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 1/2 Correlation. P08A5 indicates that the transmission control module has detected a disagreement between the two internal position sensors that monitor the gear lever's Y-axis movement, which is used to determine the selected gear range. The computer compares the signals from sensor 1 and sensor 2 and sets this code when their readings do not correlate within the expected tolerance for a calibrated period.

DTC codes / P08xx · Transmission / P08A5

P08A5Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 1/2 Correlation

P08A5 indicates that the transmission control module has detected a disagreement between the two internal position sensors that monitor the gear lever's Y-axis movement, which is used to determine the selected gear range. The computer compares the signals from sensor 1 and sensor 2 and sets this code when their readings do not correlate within the expected tolerance for a calibrated period.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaTransmission

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.