P0823

Gear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect display of gearshift lever position
Gear shifting problems
The car goes into emergency mode
Check Engine light comes on
The gearshift lever moves with difficulty

Causes

Damage to sensor wiring or connectors
Poor contact in the electrical circuit
Lever position sensor malfunction
Problems with the transmission control unit
Mechanical damage to the shift lever

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor wiring and connectors
Clean contacts from oxidation and corrosion
Check sensor resistance according to specification
Replace the lever position sensor if necessary
Check the operation of the transmission control unit

Related codes

P0820 P0821 P0822