P08A2

Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 2 Circuit High

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
Transmission of the gearbox into emergency mode
Check Engine Light Illuminates
Loss of engine power
The gearshift lever does not respond to driver inputs

Causes

Malfunction of the gearshift lever position sensor Y2
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in the sensor connector
Wiring harness damage
Transmission control unit malfunction

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
Inspect the connectors and contacts of the sensor
Check the resistance of the gearshift lever position sensor Y2
Replace sensor if necessary
Check and update transmission control unit software

Related codes

P08A1 P08A3 P08A0