P0820

Gear Lever X-Y Position Sensor Circuit

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–83 (est.)

Symptoms

Inability to change gears
Incorrect current gear detection
Check Engine Light Is On
The gearshift lever moves slowly

Causes

Open or short circuit in wiring
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Lever position sensor malfunction
Transmission ECU problems
Mechanical failure of the gearshift lever

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring and connectors
Clean sensor contacts
Check sensor resistance according to specification
Replacing the lever position sensor if necessary
Check the operation of the transmission ECU

Related codes

P0810 P0815 P0825