P089E

Gear Lever X Position Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect display of gear lever position on the instrument panel
Gear shifting problems
Difficulty starting the engine
Transmission indicator flashing
Activating transmission emergency mode

Causes

Poor contact in the sensor connector
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Gear position sensor X2 malfunction
Wiring harness damage
Problems with the transmission control unit

How to Fix

Check sensor connections and connectors
Inspect the wiring harness for damage
Check resistance and sensor signal
If necessary, replace the gear lever position sensor X2
Scan the transmission control module for other errors

Related codes

P089F P089D P0700