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P0805Clutch Position Sensor A
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4Original wording in English
NISSAN
DTC P0805 FOR CLUTCH POSITION SENSOR A STORED IN TCM IF YOU CONFIRM DTC P0805 (Clutch Position Sensor A) is stored in the TCM. NOTE: The customer may have stated: ï‚· The MIL was ON. ï‚· The Idle Stop System Fault message (Figure 1) was displayed. ï‚· They experienced a drivability concern. ACTION 1. Confirm the current TCM part…
FORD
In some of the affected vehicles, customer may report erratic shifting, missed gear shifting, vibration, and check engine light illumination with one or more of the following codes P0809, P0805, P087A, P087B, P0806, P0900, or P090D, due to the clutch actuator motor failure.
FORD
Certain 2016 through 2017 Model Year Focus equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission - Replacement of Clutch Actuator Motors In some of the affected vehicles, customer may report erratic shifting, missed gear shifting, vibration, and check engine light illumination with one or more of following codes P0809, P0805, P087A, P087B…
FORD
FORD: SOME VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING, WITH OR WITHOUT POWERTRAIN DIAGOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0805, P06B8, P0809, P0850, P087A, P087E, P0884, P283A, P2831, P2836, P2837, P2835, AN INTERMITTENT OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENT, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING FROM PARK, DRIVE OR REVERSE, NOISE DURING START, INTERMITTENT START, NO CRANK, N…
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5A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | FOCUS ↗ | 2017 |
| Ford | FOCUS ↗ | 2016 |
| Ford | FOCUS ↗ | 2013 |
| Ford | FOCUS ↗ | 2012 |
| Nissan | PATHFINDER ↗ | 2022 |
Code meaning and manufacturer information
Original wording in English · Historical directory labels; manufacturer applicability has not been established for every entry.
Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
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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.