OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)

P25B7 Auxiliary Ignition Switch On/Start Position Circuit

General electrical fault on the auxiliary ignition switch On/Start input. Used on commercial vehicles or upfit applications where a second ignition switch (in a sleeper cab, work platform or crew compartment) can crank the engine.

Is it safe to drive with P25B7?

Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.

Common causes

  • Most likelyOpen or shorted wire

Repair at a glance

Difficulty
Medium
DIY friendly
Best left to a mechanic
Typical labour
0.5–2 h
Emissions test
Usually unaffected
Parts involved
Auxiliary Ignition Switch, Wiring Harness

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.