P088D

Reverse Inhibit Control Circuit High

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Problems with shifting into reverse gear
The car may not engage reverse gear
Possible jerking when trying to engage reverse

Causes

Open or short circuit in control circuit
Faulty reverse lock relay
Problems with the transmission control module
Corrosion or poor contact in connectors
Gear selector position sensor malfunction

How to Fix

Check the integrity of wiring and connectors
Test the reverse lock relay
Check control circuit voltage
Scan the transmission control module for errors
If necessary, replace faulty components

Related codes

P088C P088E P0894