OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P08AA Clutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High
The clutch pedal position sensor A reports a circuit high fault. Pedal position cannot be measured reliably.
Is it safe to drive with P08AA?
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 likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
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
- P08B7Clutch Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit High
- P08A7Clutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit/Open
- P08A8Clutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
- P08A9Clutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Low
- P08ABClutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P08ACClutch Pedal Position Sensor A Not Learned
- P08ADNeutral Position Sensor B Circuit/Open
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.