OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P082C Gear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit High
Gear lever X sensor 1 reads stuck high — short to reference voltage or open signal return. 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 P082C?
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 reference voltage
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelySupply wire pinched against B+ source
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
- P082FGear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit High
- P089DGear Lever X Position Sensor 2 Circuit High
- P08A2Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 2 Circuit High
- P08295-6 Shift
- P082AGear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance
- P082BGear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low
- P082DGear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance
- P082EGear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.