The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Park Lock/Pawl Actuator circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present.
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P2888 Park Lock/Pawl Actuator Circuit/Open
Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.
What P2888 means
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How to read P2888
Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.
Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.
Specific fault index within the subsystem.
Frequently asked questions about P2888
What does P2888 mean?
Park Lock/Pawl Actuator Circuit/Open. The control module detected an interruption (open circuit) in the Park Lock/Pawl Actuator circuit, so the expected electrical continuity was not present.
Is P2888 generic or manufacturer-specific?
P2888 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.
Can TuningBot remove P2888 at file level?
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