P080B

Upshift/Skip Shift Solenoid Control Circuit Range/Performance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
The car goes into emergency mode
Check Engine light comes on
Reduced acceleration dynamics
Problems with skipping gears (skip shift)

Causes

Shift solenoid malfunction
Open or short circuit in control circuit
Poor contact in connectors
Transmission control module (TCM) problems
Low voltage in the electrical system

How to Fix

Check the condition of the gear shift solenoid
Check the integrity of the control circuit
Clean and check contacts in connectors
Check control circuit voltage
If necessary, replace the solenoid

Related codes

P080A P080C P080D