OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P08AB Clutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
The clutch pedal position sensor A reports a circuit intermittent/erratic fault. Pedal position cannot be measured reliably.
Is it safe to drive with P08AB?
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 with intermittent contact under vibration
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
- P08B8Clutch Pedal Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P08A8Clutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
- P08A9Clutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Low
- P08AAClutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit High
- P08ACClutch Pedal Position Sensor A Not Learned
- P08ADNeutral Position Sensor B Circuit/Open
- P08AENeutral Position Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.