P288A

Park Lock/Pawl Actuator Circuit High

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$39–133 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Gear shifting problems
Inability to exit parking mode
Switching to emergency transmission mode
Unusual sounds from the gear selector area

Causes

Parking lock actuator malfunction
Short circuit in actuator circuit
Wiring harness damage
Problems with the transmission control module
Mechanical jamming of the locking mechanism

How to Fix

Check the condition of the parking lock actuator
Diagnose wiring and connectors for damage
Check output signals from transmission control module
Measure the actuator resistance
If necessary, replace the actuator or repair the wiring

Related codes

P288B P2889 P2890