OBD Guide

P09A1

Shift Solenoid H Control Circuit/Open

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

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Transmission of the gearbox into emergency mode
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced vehicle dynamics
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Solenoid H control circuit open
  • Short circuit in the circuit
  • Solenoid H fault
  • Poor contact in solenoid connector
  • Transmission control module (TCM) problems

How to Fix

  1. Check continuity of solenoid H control circuit
  2. Check the resistance of solenoid H
  3. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion
  4. If necessary, replace solenoid H
  5. Check the operation of the transmission control unit

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