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Diagnostic reference · P25B8

P25B8

Auxiliary Ignition Switch On/Start Position Circuit Low

System
Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

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

  1. Read the auxiliary ignition switch on/start input on a scan tool
  2. Test the on/start signal wire for an open
  3. Check the ignition switch contact for wear
  4. Inspect the auxiliary ignition circuit connectors for corrosion
  5. Replace the auxiliary ignition switch if the wiring tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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