P08A6 fault code: what it means

P08A6: Gear lever position sensor correlation (manual JL Wrangler). May show 'Service Transmission' or limp mode; FCA PCM update.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Minor

Usual causes, most likely first

PCM software
gear lever position sensor
wiring

P08A6 by make

Jeep

Gear lever position sensor correlation (manual JL Wrangler). May show 'Service Transmission' or limp mode; FCA PCM update.

Usual causes: PCM software; gear lever position sensor; wiring

What the repair usually costs

Automatic transmission rebuild, 6-speed and up (sent to specialist)NZ$7,190–NZ$13,080 · A$6,190–A$11,830
DSG / dual-clutch mechatronic unit replacement (new or reman)NZ$4,300–NZ$7,160 · A$3,750–A$6,390
DSG mechatronic repair / rebuild (unit sent to specialist)NZ$2,070–NZ$4,800 · A$1,890–A$4,250
Electronic throttle body replaceNZ$470–NZ$1,290 · A$440–A$1,190

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Before you clear it

Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.

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