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Diagnostic reference · P082D

P082D

Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance

System
Transmission (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P082D means Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P082D, the part to look at first is the sensor named here.

Check these first

  • A gear lever Y position sensor 1 that reads off range
  • Corrosion at the sensor 1 connector
  • A worn gear lever Y gate detent
  • A chafed sensor 1 signal wire
  • A TCM that misreads the sensor 1 signal

What to do next

  1. Read gear lever Y position sensor 1 on a scan tool
  2. Sweep the lever through the Y gate and watch the value
  3. Inspect the sensor 1 connector and pins
  4. Check the sensor reference voltage
  5. Replace the sensor if the sweep is uneven
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.