P08D5

Shift Solenoid K

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
Hard or abrupt shifts
Delays when shifting gears
Switching to emergency mode of the gearbox
Check Engine light comes on

Causes

Shift Solenoid K Malfunction
Open or short circuit in solenoid circuit
Poor contact in solenoid connector
Low transmission fluid level
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Problems

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Check the integrity of the solenoid circuit and connectors
Check resistance of shift solenoid K
Replace faulty solenoid if necessary
Check and, if necessary, replace the transmission control module

Related codes

P08D6 P08D4 P0750