OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)

P07B2 Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit/Open

Park position sensor/switch A — confirms that the gear selector lever is in Park, used by shift-by-wire systems and key-interlock logic — is open. The TCM cannot confirm Park engagement, blocking key removal and engine restart logic.

Is it safe to drive with P07B2?

Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.

Common causes

  • Most likelyOpen wire or unplugged sensor
  • Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
  • Less likelyCracked solder joint inside the module or sensor

Symptoms

  • Check engine or transmission warning light on
  • Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
  • Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
  • Slipping or shuddering during gear changes

Repair at a glance

Difficulty
Medium
DIY friendly
Best left to a mechanic
Typical labour
0.5–2 h
Emissions test
Usually unaffected
Parts involved
Park Position Sensor A, Wiring Harness

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.