P08E4

Shift Solenoid L Control Circuit Low

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Gear shifting is delayed or jerky
The car goes into emergency transmission mode
Check Engine light comes on
Reduced power and vehicle dynamics
Problems shifting to certain gears

Causes

Shift Solenoid L Malfunction
Open or short circuit in control circuit
Poor contact in solenoid connectors
Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
Problems with power or grounding of the circuit

How to Fix

Check the condition of the gear shift solenoid L
Check the integrity of the wiring and connectors in the control circuit
Check voltage and resistance in solenoid circuit
If necessary, replace the solenoid or repair the wiring.
Reset the error code and check if it returns

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P08E3 08E5 08E6