OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P08CF Shift Solenoid J Electrical
The TCM detects an electrical fault on shift solenoid J.
Is it safe to drive with P08CF?
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
- Shift Solenoid J, Tcm, Transmission Wiring
Related codes
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- P075DShift Solenoid G Electrical
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- P08E1Shift Solenoid L Electrical
- P2709Shift Solenoid F Electrical
- P08CCShift Solenoid J
- P08CDShift Solenoid J Performance/Stuck Off
- P08CEShift Solenoid J Stuck On
- P08D0Shift Solenoid J Intermittent
- P08D1Shift Solenoid J Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P08D2Shift Solenoid J Control Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.