P2889: Park Lock/Pawl Actuator Circuit Low
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P28xx codes
What does P2889 mean?
Voltage on the park lock or pawl actuator control line is below the expected window. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.
Common causes
- High Control wire shorted to ground
- Medium Internal short in actuator coil
- Low Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.
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