Code result
P081C
Park Input Circuit
Moderate severity
What it means
General electrical fault on the Park input circuit — used by ECM/PCM to know that the gear lever is in Park (allows engine start, raises idle for accessory loads). With the input invalid Park-conditional logic falls back to a safe default.
Is it safe to drive?
Use caution
The vehicle is usually drivable for short distances, but the problem can worsen or affect emissions. Diagnose and repair as soon as practical.
Most likely causes
Open or shorted park input wire
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