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P08A2

Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 2 Circuit High

System
Transmission (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P08A2 means Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 2 Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P08A2, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P08A2 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • An open in the gear lever Y position sensor 2 ground
  • A signal wire shorted to voltage
  • A disconnected sensor 2 ground terminal
  • A failed gear lever Y position sensor 2

What to do next

  1. Read gear lever Y position sensor 2 voltage on a scan tool
  2. Test the sensor 2 ground for an open
  3. Test the signal wire for a short to voltage
  4. Check the connector pins at the sensor
  5. Replace the sensor if the ground and wiring test good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.