OBD Guide

P08D7

Shift Solenoid K Stuck On

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Switching delays
  • Switching to emergency mode of the gearbox
  • Increased engine speed when switching
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Mechanical solenoid sticking
  • Contaminated transmission fluid
  • Solenoid circuit problems
  • Worn solenoid components
  • Transmission control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnose the electrical circuit of the solenoid
  3. Check solenoid resistance
  4. Replace faulty solenoid
  5. If necessary, replace transmission fluid and filter

Related codes

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