P2E06: Gear Lever Position Sensor B Circuit Low

The gear lever position sensor B reports a circuit low fault. Selector position cannot be measured reliably.

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.

Most likely causes

Position sensor failed
Wiring or connector fault
Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance

What to check, in order

Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.

Check the fluid level and condition
With the connector unplugged, check whether the signal wire is making contact with ground.
Read the input and output speed in live data
Check the connector and wiring
Check for other related engine codes
Consult the manufacturer's procedure for the transmission

Good to know

Repair difficulty: medium
It can trigger limp mode.

What each character of P2E06 means

P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
2: Generic code: same on every make
E: Subsystem depends on the code range
06: Specific fault in that system

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep driving with code P2E06?

Drive gently to a repair shop. If it slips, you hear clunks, or it loses its gears, do not keep driving.

What causes code P2E06?

The most common causes are: position sensor failed; wiring or connector fault; connector pins corroded - high contact resistance.

Related codes

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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.