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Diagnostic reference · P089A

P089A

Gear Lever X Position Sensor 2 Circuit

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

What it means

P089A means Gear Lever X Position Sensor 2 Circuit.

Where it lives

For P089A, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P089A reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A failed gear lever X position sensor 2
  • An open or short in the sensor 2 wiring
  • Corrosion at the sensor 2 connector
  • A poor sensor 2 ground

What to do next

  1. Read gear lever X position sensor 2 on a scan tool
  2. Move the lever and watch the sensor 2 value
  3. Test the sensor 2 wiring for an open or short
  4. Check the sensor 2 ground
  5. Replace the sensor if it does not respond
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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