OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P08EC Drive Motor A Clutch Pawl Position Circuit High
The drive motor A clutch pawl position circuit reports a high condition. Hybrid clutch engagement cannot be reliably commanded or verified.
Is it safe to drive with P08EC?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal wire shorted to B+
- PossibleOpen sensor
- 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
- 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.