OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P08E5 Shift Solenoid L Control Circuit High
Voltage on the shift solenoid L control line is above 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 P08E5?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyControl wire shorted to B+
- PossibleOpen solenoid coil
- 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 L, Wiring Harness
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- P0983Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit High
- P0986Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High
- P0999Shift Solenoid F Control Circuit High
- P099CShift Solenoid G Control Circuit High
- P099FShift Solenoid H Control Circuit High
- P08E2Shift Solenoid L Intermittent
- P08E3Shift Solenoid L Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P08E4Shift Solenoid L Control Circuit Low
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- P08E8Drive Motor A Clutch Enable Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.