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P05C8

Economy Mode Switch Circuit Range or Performance

Same as P05C7 with the input in plausible range yet not matching expected behaviour.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: easy

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Contact resistance driftedCommon

Parts involved

  • Economy Mode Switch

P05C8 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.