OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P082B Gear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low
Gear lever X sensor 1 reads stuck low — short to ground or open reference. 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.
Is it safe to drive with P082B?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal wire shorted to ground
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelyHarness chafing through insulation
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
- P082EGear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low
- P089CGear Lever X Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low
- P08A1Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low
- P0828Up and Down Shift Switch Circuit High
- P08295-6 Shift
- P082AGear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance
- P082CGear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit High
- P082DGear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.