P0824

Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
Check Engine light comes on
The gear lever moves with difficulty
The car goes into emergency mode

Causes

Damage to the sensor wiring harness
Gear position sensor Y1 malfunction
Corrosion or poor contact in the sensor connector
Problems with the transmission control unit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
Inspect the sensor connector for corrosion or damage.
Check the resistance of the gear lever position sensor Y1
Replace sensor if necessary
Reset the error code and check the system operation

Related codes

P0825 P0826 P0827