OBD Guide

P08DB

Shift Solenoid K Control Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • The gearbox goes into emergency mode
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced transmission efficiency
  • Delays when shifting gears

Causes

  • Shift Solenoid K Malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in solenoid connectors
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
  • Low transmission fluid level

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring harness and solenoid connectors
  3. Test the resistance of solenoid K
  4. Replace faulty solenoid if necessary
  5. Reset the error code and check if it returns

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