P08A6

Gear Lever Position Sensor System - Multiple Sensor Correlation

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect display of the gearshift lever position on the instrument panel
The car may not start or go into limp mode
Gear shifting problems
Check Engine light comes on
The lever can be locked in a certain position

Causes

Malfunction of one or more lever position sensors
Damaged wiring or poor contact in the sensor circuit
Mechanical damage or wear of switching system components
Problems with the transmission control module
Corrosion or oxidation of contacts

How to Fix

Check the condition and fastening of the lever position sensors
Conduct diagnostics of sensor circuits (resistance, voltage)
Clean sensor contacts and connectors
If necessary, replace faulty sensors
Check and update control module software

Related codes

P08A5 P08A7 P08A8