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C138201Lever Hall Sensor FaultManufacturer communications
1Original wording in English
HYUNDAI
Reported code forms C138201
Certain 2026MY IONIQ 9 (ME1A EV) vehicles may have DTC C138201 (Lever Hall Sensor Fault) set in the Electronic Shift Control System which could prevent the vehicle from being shifted out of the “Park” position. This…
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| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | IONIQ 9 | 2026 |
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