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P0801 Reverse Inhibit Control Circuit Malfunction

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainTransmissionOBD2

What P0801 means

P0801
Reverse Inhibit Control Circuit Malfunction Generic · transmission Data confidence 90%

The control module detected improper operation of the Reverse Inhibit Control circuit.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • poor connection

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0801

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

801

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0801

What does P0801 mean?

Reverse Inhibit Control Circuit Malfunction. The control module detected improper operation of the Reverse Inhibit Control circuit.

Is P0801 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0801 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0801 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry. Checksum correction is not included: it is a separate, optional service. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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