P08A3

Gear Lever Y 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 the current gear on the instrument panel
Gear shifting problems
Jerks when switching
Activating the emergency transmission mode
Check Engine light comes on

Causes

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

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring to the sensor
Clean the contacts in the sensor connector
Check sensor resistance
Replace the lever position sensor if necessary
Scan the transmission control module for other errors

Related codes

P08A0 P08A1 P08A2