What does Honda code 08-02 mean?

The throttle position sensor read too high, as if its circuit is open or shorted to the reference. This is the standard Honda meaning for the code.

Which motorcycles does code 08-02 apply to?

It is documented here for the Honda CBR600RR (2003-2022). Other Honda models may use the same display code with a different meaning, so confirm against your model.

Can I still ride with code 08-02?

It depends on the fault. Code 08-02 relates to the TP (throttle position) sensor. If the bike runs poorly or a safety-related system is affected, avoid riding until it is checked. The FI light stays on until the fault is fixed and the codes are cleared.

Honda 08-02 FI code: TP sensor circuit high voltage

What it means

Same throttle sensor check as 08-01, but the signal sat too high, the pattern of an open circuit or a short to the reference voltage.

Conditions

Detection conditions

The ECU reads the throttle position sensor against a normal range.

Sets the fault when

The signal stays above the high limit long enough to rule out brief noise.

Clears the fault when

Fix the underlying problem, then clear the stored codes with a diagnostic tool or the manufacturer’s reset procedure. If the fault is still present, the code returns the next time the ECU detects it.

Parts involved

Throttle position (TP) sensor
Its signal, ground, and reference wiring

Symptoms & likely causes

Possible symptoms

FI (check-engine) light on
Poor throttle response, since a default throttle value is used

Likely causes

Open TP signal or ground wire
TP signal shorted to the reference voltage
Failed TP sensor

Diagnostic guidance

Diagnose as a high-voltage throttle-sensor circuit fault: check for an open or a short to reference.

How the ECU decides

A simplified view of the logic behind this code: a short C snippet with a plain-English summary. It shows the real decision the ECU makes without the low-level detail.

The ECU checks each sensor against a normal high and a normal low value. A brief spike is ignored; only a reading that stays out of range long enough counts as a real fault. Too low sets the "-01" (low) code, too high sets the "-02" (high) code.

C How an out-of-range sensor sets a code

1// A sensor reading outside its normal band, held long enough to be real.
2if (reading < low_limit || reading > high_limit) {
3    bad_count++;               // ignore brief electrical noise
4    if (bad_count >= limit)
5        set_fault();           // low -> "-01", high -> "-02"
6} else {
7    bad_count = 0;             // back in range: no fault
8}

Reverse-engineered interpretation · CBR600RR ECU reverse-engineering analysis

When the ECU confirms a fault, it saves the code and turns on the FI (check-engine) light. For a serious fault it also runs the engine on safe default values (limp-home) so you can still ride, with the light on.

C How a confirmed fault is stored

1// Once a fault is confirmed, remember it and warn the rider.
2if (fault_confirmed) {
3    store_code(code);      // kept until the codes are cleared
4    fi_light = ON;
5    if (fault_is_serious)
6        limp_home = ON;    // safe defaults so you can ride home
7}

Reverse-engineered interpretation · CBR600RR ECU reverse-engineering analysis

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Questions about code 08-02

What does Honda code 08-02 mean?: The throttle position sensor read too high, as if its circuit is open or shorted to the reference. This is the standard Honda meaning for the code.
Which motorcycles does code 08-02 apply to?: It is documented here for the Honda CBR600RR (2003-2022). Other Honda models may use the same display code with a different meaning, so confirm against your model.
Can I still ride with code 08-02?: It depends on the fault. Code 08-02 relates to the TP (throttle position) sensor. If the bike runs poorly or a safety-related system is affected, avoid riding until it is checked. The FI light stays on until the fault is fixed and the codes are cleared.
What should I check first for code 08-02?: Diagnose as a high-voltage throttle-sensor circuit fault: check for an open or a short to reference.

Sources

Every technical claim on this page traces to the research below. Source labels are sanitized; no local research paths are exposed.

firmware

2005-2006 Honda CBR600RR ECU firmware

Factory PGM-FI firmware for the 2005-2006 CBR600RR. Primary source of truth.
analysis

Firmware fault-code table extraction

Reads the list of codes the ECU can store directly out of each firmware.
reference

HondaECU project (open-source Honda ECU tool)

Community reference mapping Honda PGM-FI codes to their meanings.
analysis

CBR600RR ECU reverse-engineering analysis

Independent analysis of how the ECU detects, stores, and reports faults.

Content version 1.0.0 · last reviewed 2026-07-14