OBD Guide

P08C5

Pressure Control Solenoid M Stuck On

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–67 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Hard gear shifting
  • Gear slip
  • Increased engine speed when switching
  • Delay when shifting gears
  • Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

  • Pressure control solenoid M malfunction
  • Contaminated or low transmission fluid level
  • Problems with wiring or solenoid connectors
  • Transmission control module malfunction
  • Mechanical wear or damage to the solenoid

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Inspect and clean the M pressure control solenoid connectors
  3. Check resistance and voltage at solenoid
  4. Replace faulty pressure control solenoid M
  5. If necessary, replace the transmission fluid and filter

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