P08A6
Gear Lever Position Sensor System Multiple Sensor Correlation
Generic OBD-II
Common symptoms
What you'll notice
- Check and adjust the sensor alignment
- Inspect and clean the wiring and connectors connected to the sensor
- Replace the gear lever position sensor
- Calibrate the sensor or perform a relearn procedure
Common causes
Most likely first
- Faulty gear lever position sensor
- Loose or damaged wiring connections related to the gear lever position sensor system
- Malfunctioning engine control unit (ECU)
- Low transmission fluid levels or contaminated transmission fluid
- Damaged or worn
- out gear lever linkage
How to diagnose & fix
Work through it in order
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Inconsistent or incorrect gear selection
- Delayed or slow response when shifting gears
- Engine stalling when shifting gears
- Illumination of the Check Engine light
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