Powertrain
generic / SAE
P082A
Gear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance
Gear lever X sensor 1 is electrically intact, but its readings drift outside the calibrated range or do not match the redundant sensor 2.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number8 / 2A
Possible causes
- Aged Hall element high
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window low
- Sensor mounting loose - signal damping 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