OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
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.
Is it safe to drive with P082D?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyAged Hall element
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
- Less likelySensor mounting loose - signal damping
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 Y Sensor
Related codes
- P0822Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit
- P082AGear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance
- P089BGear Lever X Position Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance
- P08A0Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance
- P082BGear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low
- P082CGear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit High
- P082EGear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low
- P082FGear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit High
- P0830Clutch Pedal Switch A Circuit
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.