P082A

Gear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect display of the gearshift lever position on the instrument panel
Gear shifting problems
Check Engine light comes on
Activating emergency gearbox operation
The gear lever may feel 'sticky'

Causes

Malfunction of the gearshift lever position sensor
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Wiring harness damage
Problems with the transmission control unit

How to Fix

Check the condition of the sensor connectors and wiring
Check resistance and sensor signal
Perform diagnostics on the transmission control unit
If necessary, replace the gearshift lever position sensor
Calibrate the new sensor

Related codes

P082B P0829 P0830