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PowertrainP0823

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Gear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

25 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range normally covers the transmission control system, but some manufacturers use P07-P09 codes for unrelated functions (fuel pump control, air-mix motors, lighting or windows). Check the description before assuming it is a transmission fault.

2Common causes

  1. Low or dirty transmission fluid
  2. Faulty shift solenoid
  3. Faulty speed sensor
  4. Wiring or connector fault
  5. Internal transmission wear

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the transmission slips, jerks, will not shift, or a transmission temperature warning is on, stop driving and let it cool: continuing can cause expensive damage. If the code names a different system (for example the fuel pump), treat it on its own terms; a fuel-pump control failure can stall the car, so have it checked before driving further. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0823Gear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0823GSL3 signal out of range BrandPowertrain
BMWP0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
BYDP0823Shift lever GSL3 BrandPowertrain
CheryP0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0823Käigukang x asendianduri 1 ahel katkendlik/ebastabiilne BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
GMP0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0823Gear Selector Signal 3 Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP0823Gear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0823Gear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0823Gearshift X position sensor - circuit intermittent BrandPowertrain
OpelP0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0823Gear Lever X Position Sensor 1 Circuit Intermittent/Erratic SAEPowertrain
SaabP0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
TataP0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0823Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0823SAE: Gear Lever X Position Circuit: Intermittent BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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