Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0823
Gear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
Gear lever X position sensor 1 signal jumps or drops out — typically a worn rotary contact or vibration on the centre console.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number8 / 23
Possible causes
- Worn rotary contact high
- Connector with intermittent contact under vibration low
- Harness routed against vibrating component low
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–1200 €
- Estimated time: 0.6–3 h
- Component: gear lever x sensor
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012