OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P08BD Pressure Control Solenoid L Electrical
The TCM detects an electrical fault on transmission pressure control solenoid L. Hydraulic pressure cannot be modulated as expected, causing harsh or slipping shifts.
Is it safe to drive with P08BD?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyInternal solenoid fault
- PossibleWiring or connector fault
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
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–8 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Pressure Control Solenoid L, Tcm, Transmission Wiring
Related codes
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- P0778Pressure Control Solenoid B Electrical
- P0798Pressure Control Solenoid C Electrical
- P08C6Pressure Control Solenoid M Electrical
- P2716Pressure Control Solenoid D Electrical
- P2725Pressure Control Solenoid E Electrical
- P2734Pressure Control Solenoid F Electrical
- P27BBPressure Control Solenoid N Electrical
- P27C3Pressure Control Solenoid P Electrical
- P27CBPressure Control Solenoid R Electrical
- P27D3Pressure Control Solenoid S Electrical
- P27DBPressure Control Solenoid T Electrical
- P08BAPressure Control Solenoid L
- P08BBPressure Control Solenoid L Performance/Stuck Off
- P08BCPressure Control Solenoid L Stuck On
- P08BEPressure Control Solenoid L Intermittent
- P08BFPressure Control Solenoid L Control Circuit/Open
- P08C0Pressure Control Solenoid L Control Circuit Range/Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.