OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P089D Gear Lever X Position Sensor 2 Circuit High
The gear lever X-axis position sensor 2 reports a circuit high fault. Redundant selector position channel is unreliable.
Is it safe to drive with P089D?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyPosition sensor failed
- PossibleWiring fault
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
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
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Gear Lever X Position Sensor 2, Wiring Harness, Tcm
Related codes
- P082CGear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit High
- P082FGear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit High
- P08A2Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 2 Circuit High
- P089AGear Lever X Position Sensor 2 Circuit
- P089BGear Lever X Position Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance
- P089CGear Lever X Position Sensor 2 Circuit Low
- P089EGear Lever X Position Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P089FGear Lever Y Position Sensor 2 Circuit
- P08A0Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 2 Circuit Range/Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.