OBD Guide

P0985

Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • The gearbox goes into emergency mode
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Jerks when shifting gears
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in solenoid circuit
  • Faulty shift solenoid
  • Problems with wiring harness or connectors
  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Inspect the wiring harness and connectors for damage.
  3. Check the solenoid resistance with a multimeter
  4. Replace faulty solenoid if necessary
  5. Check Transmission Control Module (TCM) operation

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