OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P08EA Drive Motor A Clutch Pawl Position Circuit
The drive motor A clutch pawl position circuit reports a fault condition. Hybrid clutch engagement cannot be reliably commanded or verified.
Is it safe to drive with P08EA?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyPawl position sensor failed
- PossibleWiring fault
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
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–8 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Drive Motor A Clutch, Drive Motor A Clutch Pawl, Wiring Harness
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.