OBD Guide

P089B

Gear Lever X Position Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance

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
  • Gear shift lever not recognized
  • The car goes into emergency mode

Causes

  • X2 lever position sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Problems in the transmission control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring
  2. Check sensor connectors for corrosion or damage.
  3. Replace lever position sensor X2 if necessary
  4. Check the transmission control unit for errors

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