P0979

Shift Solenoid C Control Circuit Low

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
Gear shift delay
Switching to emergency mode of the gearbox
Check engine light comes on
Jerking when shifting gears

Causes

Open or short circuit in solenoid control circuit
Shift Solenoid C Malfunction
Transmission control module (TCM) problems
Damaged or corroded connectors or wiring harness
Poor ground connection

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the solenoid control circuit
Measure the resistance of the solenoid and compare with the norm
Check the condition of the connectors and wiring harness
Replace shift solenoid C if necessary
Check and, if necessary, replace the transmission control module (TCM)

Related codes

P0978 P0980 P0981