P08C8

Pressure Control Solenoid M Control Circuit/Open

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Unstable engine operation
Reduced engine power
Increased fuel consumption
Inability to shift gears (if the solenoid is connected to the gearbox)

Causes

Solenoid control circuit open
Short circuit in the circuit
Pressure control solenoid fault M
Poor contact in solenoid connector
Engine control module (ECM) malfunction

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the solenoid control circuit
Check solenoid resistance
Clean solenoid connector contacts
Replace pressure control solenoid M if necessary
Check the operation of the engine control module

Related codes

P08C7 P08C9 P08CA