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P0821 Gear lever X position sensor - circuit malfunction

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainTransmissionOBD2

What P0821 means

P0821
Gear lever X position sensor - circuit malfunction Generic · transmission Data confidence 90%

The control module detected improper operation of the Gear lever X position circuit.

Possible causes

  • Wiring
  • poor connection
  • gear lever position sensor
  • ECM/PCM!TCM

Related and nearby codes

How to read P0821

P

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

0

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

821

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0821

What does P0821 mean?

Gear lever X position sensor - circuit malfunction. The control module detected improper operation of the Gear lever X position circuit.

Is P0821 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0821 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0821 at file level?

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