P0986

Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Hard gear shifts
Inability to shift into certain gears
Transmission transition to emergency mode
Check engine light comes on
Reduced transmission efficiency

Causes

Shift Solenoid E Malfunction
Short circuit to power in the control circuit
Broken or damaged wiring
Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
Poor contact in connectors

How to Fix

Check resistance of solenoid E
Check the integrity of wiring and connectors
Check control signals from TCM
Replace faulty solenoid if necessary
Check and replace TCM if necessary

Related codes

P0985 P0987 P0988