OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P080C Upshift/Skip Shift Solenoid Control Circuit Low
Skip-shift solenoid control circuit reads stuck low — short to ground or low-side driver stuck on. Wiring faults of this kind typically come from chafing, water ingress at connector seals, or pin push-back — a wiggle test on the harness while the code is active often confirms the location.
Is it safe to drive with P080C?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyControl wire shorted to ground
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelyHarness chafing through insulation
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.4–1.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Skip Shift Solenoid
Related codes
- P0803Upshift/Skip Shift Solenoid Control Circuit
- P0809Clutch Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
- P080AClutch Position Not Learned
- P080BUpshift/Skip Shift Solenoid Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P080DUpshift/Skip Shift Solenoid Control Circuit High
- P0810Clutch Position Control Error
- P0811Excessive Clutch A Slippage
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.