OBD Guide

P082C

Gear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect display of gearshift lever position
  • Problems when shifting gears
  • Transition to emergency mode of operation of the gearbox
  • The Check Engine light comes on
  • Possible transmission blocking

Causes

  • Lever position sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor or ECU connector
  • Contact corrosion
  • Wiring harness damage

How to Fix

  1. Check the voltage and resistance in the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and wires for damage
  3. Check the operation of the lever position sensor
  4. Replace the faulty sensor if necessary
  5. Reset the error and check the system after repair

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