OBD Guide

P0980

Shift Solenoid C Control Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (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

  • Short circuit in solenoid circuit
  • Broken or damaged wiring
  • Shift solenoid C malfunction
  • Transmission ECU problems
  • Poor contact in connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of wiring and connectors
  2. Measure the solenoid resistance
  3. Check control circuit voltage
  4. Replace faulty solenoid if necessary
  5. Reset error and test drive

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