OBD Guide

P080C

Upshift/Skip Shift Solenoid Control Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Delays when shifting gears
  • Switching to emergency mode of the gearbox
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced vehicle dynamics

Causes

  • Shift solenoid malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Problems with the transmission control unit
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Low voltage in the on-board network

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the solenoid control circuit
  2. Check the condition of the gear shift solenoid
  3. Inspect connectors and contacts for oxidation
  4. Check the voltage in the on-board network
  5. If necessary, replace the solenoid or repair the circuit.

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