OBD Guide

P097D

Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit/Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–67 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The car goes into emergency gearbox mode
  • Difficulty shifting gears
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Power Loss

Causes

  • Solenoid D control circuit open
  • Poor contact in solenoid connector
  • Shift solenoid malfunction
  • Transmission control module (TCM) problems
  • Short circuit in wiring harness

How to Fix

  1. Check continuity of solenoid D control circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion or damage
  3. Check the resistance of solenoid D
  4. Replace shift solenoid if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the transmission control unit

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