P089A

Gear Lever X Position Sensor 2 Circuit

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
The gearbox goes into emergency mode
Check Engine light comes on
Problems starting the engine
Gear shift lever is unstable

Causes

Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in the sensor connector
X2 lever position sensor malfunction
Wiring harness damage
Transmission control unit malfunction

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
Inspect and clean the contacts in the connector
Check the functionality of the X2 lever position sensor
Replace sensor if necessary
Check wiring harness for damage

Related codes

P089B P0899 P0700