Powertrain
generic / SAE
P087E
Clutch Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent
The ECM detects a circuit intermittent fault on the clutch position sensor b circuit. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number8 / 7E
Possible causes
- Sensor connector not seated high
- Noisy ground reference medium
- Connector with intermittent contact under vibration low
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 120–700 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–3 h
- Component: clutch position sensor b
- Component: wiring harness
- Component: tcm
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012