OBD Guide

P1845

2-3 Shift Solenoid Circuit Low Input Voltage

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting (especially from 2 to 3)
  • Transmission of the gearbox into emergency mode
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates
  • Jerks when shifting gears
  • Reduced vehicle dynamics

Causes

  • Shift Solenoid 2-3 Malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in solenoid circuit
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
  • Solenoid Circuit Power Problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the solenoid resistance (compare with the norm)
  2. Inspect wiring and connectors for damage
  3. Check the supply voltage of the solenoid circuit
  4. If necessary, replace shift solenoid 2-3
  5. Reset error and test drive

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