OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P288B Park Lock/Pawl Actuator Circuit Performance
The park lock or pawl actuator does not engage or release within the calibrated time window. Mechanical resistance or weakened actuator.
Is it safe to drive with P288B?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyIncreased friction in lock mechanism
- PossibleActuator force degraded
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
Related codes
- P2888Park Lock/Pawl Actuator Circuit/Open
- P2889Park Lock/Pawl Actuator Circuit Low
- P288APark Lock/Pawl Actuator Circuit High
- P288CEngine Disconnect Clutch Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High
- P288DShift Fork B Calibration Not Learned
- P288EShift Fork "A" Actuator Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.