OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P08E1 Shift Solenoid L Electrical
The TCM detects an electrical fault on shift solenoid L.
Is it safe to drive with P08E1?
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 L, Tcm, Transmission Wiring
Related codes
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- P075DShift Solenoid G Electrical
- P076DShift Solenoid H Electrical
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- P08D8Shift Solenoid K Electrical
- P2709Shift Solenoid F Electrical
- P08DEShift Solenoid L
- P08DFShift Solenoid L Performance/Stuck Off
- P08E0Shift Solenoid L Stuck On
- P08E2Shift Solenoid L Intermittent
- P08E3Shift Solenoid L Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P08E4Shift Solenoid L Control Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.