OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P08E6 Shift Solenoid L Control Circuit/Open
Open circuit in the control wiring of shift solenoid L.
Is it safe to drive with P08E6?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen in control wire
- PossibleOpen solenoid coil
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
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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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.