PowertrainP0805
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit
Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions
1What it means in plain English
This range normally covers the transmission control system, but some manufacturers use P07-P09 codes for unrelated functions (fuel pump control, air-mix motors, lighting or windows). Check the description before assuming it is a transmission fault.
2Common causes
- Low or dirty transmission fluid
- Faulty shift solenoid
- Faulty speed sensor
- Wiring or connector fault
- Internal transmission wear
3Can I drive?
If the transmission slips, jerks, will not shift, or a transmission temperature warning is on, stop driving and let it cool: continuing can cause expensive damage. If the code names a different system (for example the fuel pump), treat it on its own terms; a fuel-pump control failure can stall the car, so have it checked before driving further. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop.
This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.
4Brand data 38
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0805 | Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit SAE | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0805 | Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0805 | Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit SAE | Powertrain |
| BMW | P0805 | Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0805 | Clutch position sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0805 | Clutch oil pressure sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0805 | DTC and P0900 Brand | Powertrain |
| Daihatsu | P0805 | Clutch stroke sensor circuit fault Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0805 | Clutch sensor circuit fault Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0805 | Clutch oil pressure sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0805 | Clutch sensor line fault Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0805 | Clutchposisjonssensor 'A' krets Brand | Powertrain |
| Ford | P0805 | Clutch stroke sensor failure Brand | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0805 | Clutch oil pressure sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0805 | Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit SAE | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0805 | Clutch oil pressure sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0805 | Clutch oil pressure sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0805 | Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P0805 | Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit SAE | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0805 | Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0805 | Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0805 | Clutch position sensor circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Mahindra | P0805 | Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit SAE | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P0805 | Clutch Position Sensor 1 Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Mazda | P0805 | Clutch stroke sensor failure Brand | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0805 | Clutch oil pressure sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0805 | DTC And P0900 Check Brand | Powertrain |
| Perodua | P0805 | Clutch stroke sensor circuit fault Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0805 | DTC And P0900 Check Brand | Powertrain |
| Proton | P0805 | Clutch oil pressure sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0805 | DTC And P0900 Check Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0805 | Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Smart | P0805 | Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit SAE | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P0805 | Clutch Position Sensor 'A' - Circuit Short to Battery or Open Brand | Powertrain |
| SWM Motor | P0805 | Clutch position sensor circuit failure Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0805 | Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0805 | Clutch sensor circuit fault Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P0805 | Clutch position sensor electrical fault in circuit Brand | Powertrain |
Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.
5Extended variant codes 7
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0805 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| SsangYong | P080500 | Neutral signal input malfunction Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P080511 | Position sensor 'Clutch' has an electrical fault. There is a short circuit to ground. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P080512 | Position sensor 'Clutch' has an electrical fault. There is a short circuit to positive. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P080513 | Position sensor 'Clutch' has an electrical fault. There is an open circuit. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P080516 | Der Positionssensor 'Kupplung' hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Der Grenzwert für elektrische Spannung ist unterschritten. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P080517 | Der Positionssensor 'Kupplung' hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Der Grenzwert für elektrische Spannung ist überschritten. Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P080592 | Clutch Position Sensor 'A' Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
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