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Diagnostic reference · P082E

P082E

Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low

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

What it means

P082E means Gear Lever Y Position Sensor 1 Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P082E, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P082E reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A short to ground in the sensor 1 signal wire
  • A gear lever Y position sensor 1 with low output
  • Water in the sensor 1 connector
  • A poor sensor 1 ground

What to do next

  1. Read gear lever Y position sensor 1 voltage
  2. Test the signal wire for a short to ground
  3. Check the sensor 1 ground circuit
  4. Dry and reseat the sensor connector
  5. Replace the sensor if the voltage stays low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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