P25B8
Auxiliary Ignition Switch On/Start Position Circuit Low
What it means
P25B8 means Auxiliary Ignition Switch On/Start Position Circuit Low.
Where it lives
For P25B8, the switch sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P25B8 reports a fault at the switch.
Check these first
- An open in the auxiliary ignition switch on/start signal wire
- A worn ignition switch contact for the on/start position
- A loose or corroded connector on the auxiliary ignition circuit
- A short to ground pulling the on/start signal low
What to do next
- Read the auxiliary ignition switch on/start input on a scan tool
- Test the on/start signal wire for an open
- Check the ignition switch contact for wear
- Inspect the auxiliary ignition circuit connectors for corrosion
- Replace the auxiliary ignition switch if the wiring tests good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.