P08CF

Shift Solenoid J Electrical

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–78 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect automatic transmission gear shifting
The gearbox goes into emergency mode
Check Engine light comes on
Possible jerking when changing gears
Reduced acceleration dynamics

Causes

Open or short circuit in solenoid J circuit
Oxidation of solenoid connector contacts
Damage to the wiring harness to the solenoid
Malfunction of the shift solenoid itself
Problems with the automatic transmission control unit

How to Fix

Check continuity of wiring to solenoid J
Clean solenoid connector contacts
Check solenoid resistance (compare with specifications)
Replace faulty solenoid if necessary
Scan the automatic transmission control unit for other errors

Related codes

P08CE P08D0 P08D1