P2E02: The gearbox lever first position sensor (A) gives a lower signal than normal
The gearbox lever first position sensor (A) gives a lower signal than normal. It is usually the sensor itself, its wiring or a real fault in what it measures.
| Code | P2E02 |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P2Exx, Engine, emissions and electrification |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P2E02 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P2E02 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P2E00 The gearbox lever first position sensor (A) is not working properly
- P2E03 The gearbox lever first position sensor (A) gives a higher signal than normal
- P2E10 The position sensor in the gear selection actuator is not working properly
- P2E3D The output of on-board charger B has a short circuit
- P2E47 The hybrid electronics water pump B is turning slower than it should
What does code P2E02 mean?
The gearbox lever first position sensor (A) gives a lower signal than normal. It is usually the sensor itself, its wiring or a real fault in what it measures.
How do you clear P2E02?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P2E02 comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
