OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P08DB Shift Solenoid K Control Circuit Low
Voltage on the shift solenoid K control line is below the expected window. 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 P08DB?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyControl wire shorted to ground
- PossibleCoil shorted internally
- 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
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1.5–6 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Shift Solenoid K, Wiring Harness
Related codes
- P08D2Shift Solenoid J Control Circuit Low
- P08E4Shift Solenoid L Control Circuit Low
- P0973Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit Low
- P0976Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low
- P0979Shift Solenoid C Control Circuit Low
- P0982Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Low
- P0985Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit Low
- P0998Shift Solenoid F Control Circuit Low
- P099BShift Solenoid G Control Circuit Low
- P099EShift Solenoid H Control Circuit Low
- P08D8Shift Solenoid K Electrical
- P08D9Shift Solenoid K Intermittent
- P08DAShift Solenoid K Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P08DCShift Solenoid K Control Circuit High
- P08DDShift Solenoid K Control Circuit/Open
- P08DEShift Solenoid L
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.