P08E6

Shift Solenoid L Control Circuit/Open

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–67 (est.)

Symptoms

Shift faults
The car goes into emergency gearbox mode
Check Engine light comes on
Reduced engine power
Jerks when shifting gears

Causes

Broken solenoid control circuit wires
Faulty shift solenoid
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Problems
Poor contact in connectors
Short circuit in the circuit

How to Fix

Check solenoid resistance
Inspect the integrity of wires and connections
Check voltage at solenoid
Diagnose the transmission control module
Replace solenoid if necessary

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