OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)

P07B8 Transmission Park Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit/Open

Park position sensor/switch B is the redundant/secondary park-confirmation sensor — used in shift-by-wire systems for safety, so a single sensor failure cannot strand the vehicle in Park or hide a non-Park condition. With B open the TCM falls back to sensor A only.

Is it safe to drive with P07B8?

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 B, Wiring Harness

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