OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P080D Upshift/Skip Shift Solenoid Control Circuit High
Skip-shift solenoid control circuit reads stuck high — short to battery voltage or open coil. 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 P080D?
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 battery voltage
- PossibleOpen solenoid coil
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
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
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.