OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P08A6 Gear Lever Position Sensor System - Multiple Sensor Correlation
The signals of multiple gear lever position sensors do not correlate within the calibrated tolerance.
Is it safe to drive with P08A6?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyOne sensor characteristic drifted
- PossibleHarness incorrectly swapped
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 Position Sensors, Tcm
Related codes
- P08A3Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 2 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P08A4Gear Lever X Position Sensor 1/2 Correlation
- P08A5Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 1/2 Correlation
- P08A7Clutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit/Open
- P08A8Clutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
- P08A9Clutch Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.