OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2888 Park Lock/Pawl Actuator Circuit/Open
The control wiring of the park lock or pawl actuator is open. No current flows when the actuator is commanded.
Is it safe to drive with P2888?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen in actuator control wire
- PossibleOpen actuator coil
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–7 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Park Lock Actuator, Park Pawl, Wiring Harness
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.