P2E05

Gear Lever Position Sensor B Range/Performance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
Check Engine light comes on
The gearbox goes into emergency mode
Difficulty starting the engine
Power Loss

Causes

Faulty gearshift lever position sensor
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Mechanical damage to the sensor
Problems with the transmission control unit

How to Fix

Check the condition of the gearshift lever position sensor
Check the integrity of the sensor circuit and connectors
Scan the transmission control unit for errors
If necessary, replace the gearshift lever position sensor
Update the control unit software if necessary

Related codes

P2E04 P2E06 P2E07