OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P08A8 Clutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
The clutch pedal position sensor A reports a circuit range/performance fault. Pedal position cannot be measured reliably.
Is it safe to drive with P08A8?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyPosition sensor failed
- PossibleWiring fault
- 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
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.3–2 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Clutch Pedal Position Sensor A, Wiring Harness, Ecm
Related codes
- P08B5Clutch Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
- P08A5Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 1/2 Correlation
- P08A6Gear Lever Position Sensor System - Multiple Sensor Correlation
- P08A7Clutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit/Open
- P08A9Clutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Low
- P08AAClutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High
- P08ABClutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.