The 'Clutch Position Sensor A' family (P0805 circuit to P0809, P080A not learned) means different parts by vehicle generation. GM used P0806–P080A until model year 2018 for the analog clutch pedal sensor of its manual cars, then the newer pedal sensor codes P08A8 ff; Saab's 2012 9-3 does the same. Ford's DPS6 dual clutch uses the family for the electric motor of clutch A. P080A means the learned clutch position is missing or implausible. On GM manual cars the factory learns the pedal position 'clutch fully pressed', and the engine module then tracks it as the clutch wears; a learned value outside 9.0–36.0 % of travel sets the code (250 ms, type A, one trip), a factory counter keeps the MIL off during assembly. Saab clears it by relearning with the scan tool. A relearn is needed after replacing the pedal sensor, master cylinder, clutch or engine module.
Medium severity. Can I keep driving?Drive gently to a repair shop. If it slips, you hear clunks, or it loses its gears, do not keep driving.
Symptoms
- Check engine lamp on
- Start-stop, cruise control or hill start assist disabled
- Engine may start only with the pedal at the stop
Most likely causes
- Relearn not done after sensor, clutch or module replacement
- Clutch badly worn or misadjusted
- Pedal sensor misadjusted or wrongly fitted
- Engine module reprogrammed or replaced
What to check, in order
Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.
Good to know
- Repair difficulty: easy
- It affects emissions.
What each character of P080A means
- P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
- 0: Generic code: same on every make
- 8: Transmission
- 0A: Specific fault in that system
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with code P080A?
Drive gently to a repair shop. If it slips, you hear clunks, or it loses its gears, do not keep driving.
What causes code P080A?
The most common causes are: relearn not done after sensor, clutch or module replacement; clutch badly worn or misadjusted; pedal sensor misadjusted or wrongly fitted.
Related codes
- P0806Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
- P0807Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit Low
- P0808Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit High
- P08A8Clutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
- P0810Clutch Position Control Error
Sources
Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.