Code
P2E0B
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P — Powertrain
Gear Lever Position Sensor C Circuit High
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Causes
- Short to battery positive in the sensor C signal wire
- Open or corroded ground for the gear lever sensor assembly
- Failed Gear Lever Position Sensor (internal short or fault)
- Damaged connector or wiring (chafing, pin pushed out, corrosion, water ingress)
- Poor connector mating or bent terminal causing intermittent high voltage
- Faulty transmission/ECU input circuit
Symptoms
- Incorrect or no gear position displayed on dash
- Transmission may default to limp or restricted mode
- Starter inhibited (vehicle thinks not in Park/Neutral) on some vehicles
- Intermittent or stuck shift selection
- Related fault lamps (check engine, transmission) illuminated
What to check
- Read live data for all gear lever position sensor channels while moving selector through positions
- Clear code and attempt to re-create; note whether code returns immediately or under movement
- Visually inspect connectors and wiring harness at gear lever and transmission for damage or corrosion
- Backprobe sensor C signal and measure voltage with ignition ON while changing lever positions
- Measure continuity to ground and check for shorts to battery positive on the signal wire
- Inspect for water intrusion or bent pins in connector
Signal parameters
- Typical sensor signal: 0–5 V (varies by design). 'High' means voltage above expected range or above reference threshold
- Expected idle/position voltages vary by manufacturer — examples (typical ranges only): Park ~4.0–5.0 V, Reverse ~3.0–4.0 V, Neutral ~2.0–3.0 V, Drive ~1.0–2.0 V, Low ~0–1.0 V
- Sensor resistance (if potentiometer type) typically changes with lever position; infinite/OL indicates open circuit
- Watch for steady high voltage (~battery voltage) on the signal wire with ignition ON — indicates short to B+ or driver fault
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a qualified scan tool. Record freeze frame and live data for Gear Lever Position Sensor C and related channels. Note when the high condition occurs.
- Visually inspect the gear lever sensor connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, or water entry. Repair obvious damage before further testing.
- With harness accessible, backprobe the sensor C signal wire. With ignition ON (engine off as required), observe voltage while moving selector through all positions. Confirm whether voltage is consistently high or only in certain positions/movements.
- Check for short to B+: with key off remove connector and measure between the signal terminal and battery positive. A near-zero resistance indicates a short. Also check between signal terminal and ground — should not be shorted when connector disconnected (except expected internal resistances).
- Check ground and reference power: verify sensor ground is good and any sensor reference voltage (if used) is present and correct.
- If wiring and connector are good, bench-test or substitute a known-good gear lever position sensor (if available) or measure sensor resistance across terminals while moving lever. Replace sensor if it shows stuck/high/open values.
- Repair or replace damaged wiring/connector pins as needed. After repairs, clear codes and re-test to confirm code does not return and sensor behaves correctly in live data.
- If wiring and sensor test good and code persists, consider module input fault; perform module diagnostics and consult manufacturer repair information before replacing ECU/module.
Likely causes
- Short to B+ on the sensor C signal wire
- Failed/contaminated gear lever position sensor
- Corroded or loose connector at the sensor
- Harness damage near the lever or transmission
Fault status
Status
Gear Lever Position Sensor C Circuit High — voltage above expected range on sensor C input. Check wiring, connector, sensor and module input.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
Workshop Manuals
Available brands with manuals
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