OBD Guide

P08EA

Drive Motor A Clutch Pawl Position Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–67 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Switching to emergency mode
  • Reduced motor power
  • Problems with switching operating modes of the hybrid system

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Malfunction of the clutch pawl position sensor
  • Poor contact in wiring connectors
  • Problems with the motor control module
  • Mechanical damage to the clutch or related components

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring and connectors
  2. Test the clutch pawl position sensor
  3. Check connections to control module
  4. Scan the system for additional trouble codes
  5. If necessary, replace the sensor or repair the wiring

Related codes

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