P08DF

Shift Solenoid L Performance/Stuck Off

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$22–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
Delays when shifting gears
Switching to emergency mode of the gearbox
Increased fuel consumption
Check engine light comes on

Causes

Shift Solenoid L Malfunction
Solenoid circuit problems
Contaminated or old transmission fluid
Mechanical solenoid sticking
Problems with the transmission control unit

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Diagnose the electrical circuit of the solenoid
Check solenoid resistance
Replace shift solenoid L if necessary
Replace transmission fluid and filter if necessary

Related codes

P08DE P08E0 P08E1