P08DE

Shift Solenoid L

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–67 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
Hard gear shifts
Switching to emergency mode of the gearbox
Check Engine light comes on
Dips during acceleration

Causes

Shift Solenoid L Malfunction
Open or short circuit in solenoid circuit
Problems with the wiring harness or connectors
Contaminated transmission fluid
TCM malfunction (rare)

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Diagnose the solenoid circuit (resistance, voltage)
Check connectors and wiring harness for damage
Replace faulty shift solenoid
If necessary, replace transmission fluid and filter

Related codes

P08DD P08DF P08A0