P281B

Pressure Control Solenoid H Control Circuit/Open

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
Hard or abrupt shifts
Check Engine Light Illuminates
Transmission transition to emergency mode
Loss of power or gear slipping

Causes

Open or short circuit in solenoid control circuit
Solenoid H fault
Poor contact in solenoid connector
Transmission Control Module (TCM) Problems
Wiring harness damage

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the solenoid control circuit
Measure the resistance of solenoid H
Check connections and connectors for corrosion or damage
If necessary, replace solenoid H
Check and, if necessary, replace the transmission control module

Related codes

P281A P281C P281D