P2887

Park Lock/Pawl Actuator Circuit

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Problems with switching to 'Parking' mode
The car can roll on level ground in the 'Parking' position
Clicking or other unusual noises from the gear selector area
Error message on the dashboard

Causes

Open or short circuit in the actuator circuit
Parking lock solenoid valve malfunction
Transmission control module (TCM) problems
Mechanical jamming of the locking mechanism
Corroded contacts or damaged wiring harness

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring and contacts in the actuator circuit
Test the resistance of the parking lock actuator
Check the operation of the solenoid valve
Clean and lubricate the parking lock mechanism
If necessary, replace the actuator or repair the wiring harness

Related codes

P2888 P2889 P2890