OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P08C3 Pressure Control Solenoid M
A general fault in pressure control solenoid M. Detected via electrical resistance, response to commanded duty cycle, or downstream pressure measurement.
Is it safe to drive with P08C3?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyAged solenoid coil resistance drift
- PossibleWorn valve body bore around the solenoid
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 M, Valve Body
Related codes
- P0745Pressure Control Solenoid A
- P0775Pressure Control Solenoid B
- P0795Pressure Control Solenoid C
- P08BAPressure Control Solenoid L
- P2713Pressure Control Solenoid D
- P2722Pressure Control Solenoid E
- P2731Pressure Control Solenoid F
- P2807Pressure Control Solenoid G
- P2816Pressure Control Solenoid H
- P281FPressure Control Solenoid J
- P2828Pressure Control Solenoid K
- P08C0Pressure Control Solenoid L Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P08C1Pressure Control Solenoid L Control Circuit Low
- P08C2Pressure Control Solenoid L Control Circuit High
- P08C4Pressure Control Solenoid M Performance/Stuck Off
- P08C5Pressure Control Solenoid M Stuck On
- P08C6Pressure Control Solenoid M Electrical
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.