Powertrain
generic / SAE
P082D
Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance
Gear lever Y sensor 1 is electrically intact, but its readings drift outside the calibrated range. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number8 / 2D
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 y sensor
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012