OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
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.
Is it safe to drive with P0823?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyWorn rotary contact
- Less likelyConnector with intermittent contact under vibration
- Less likelyHarness routed against vibrating component
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
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.6–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Gear Lever X Sensor
Related codes
- P0821Gear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit
- P0824Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P089EGear Lever X Position Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P08A3Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P0820Gear Lever X-Y Position Sensor Circuit
- P0822Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit
- P0825Gear Lever Push-Pull Switch (Shift Anticipate)
- P0826Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.