OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0806 Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
Clutch position sensor A is electrically intact, but its readings drift away from the model — for example the position does not move when the actuator is commanded, or the offset shifts after a thermal cycle. Often a misadjusted sensor mount.
Is it safe to drive with P0806?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor misalignment after service
- PossibleAged Hall element
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
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
- 0.6–4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Clutch Position Sensor A
Related codes
- P0805Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit
- P087BClutch Position Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
- P0803Upshift/Skip Shift Solenoid Control Circuit
- P0804Upshift/Skip Shift Lamp Control Circuit
- P0807Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit Low
- P0808Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit High
- P0809Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.