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P008B

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

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Manufacturer communications

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SSM 48397 ↗

FORD, LINCOLN

Some 2013-2015 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC with a 1.6L GTDI, 1.5L GTDI, or 2.0L GTDI may exhibit a lack of power, loss of power, or stall when placed in gear with DTCs P00C6, P0087, P008A, P008B, P018C, or P018D. If normal diagnosis leads to a biased or failed Fuel Low Pressure (FLP) sensor, the sensor is available without the need to…

JAGUAR

The engine MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may be illuminated on the Instrument Cluster (IC) with DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) P008B stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

JAGUAR

SITUATION: The engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may be illuminated on the Instrument Cluster (IC) with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P008B is stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

SSM72531 ↗

LAND ROVER

"ISSUE: SYMPTOM: - ENGINE MIL ILLUMINATED ON IPC. ROUGH IDLE, HESITATION AND/OR LOSS OF POWER. ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTCS MAY BE SET IN THE PCM: • P008A, • P008B, • P2542. CAUSE: SUB-OPTIMAL PCM SOFTWARE CALIBRATION"

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MakeModelModel year
AudiA3 ↗2010
AudiA3 ↗2009
AudiA3 ↗2008
AudiA3 ↗2007
AudiA3 ↗2006
AudiA3 ↗2005
AudiA4 ↗2010
AudiA4 ↗2009

Can I keep driving?

A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.