OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0980 Shift Solenoid C Control Circuit High
TCM detects voltage on shift solenoid C control circuit above threshold. 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 P0980?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyShort to battery
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelySupply wire pinched against B+ source
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 C, Wiring Harness
Related codes
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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
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- P097EShift Solenoid E Control Circuit/Open
- P097FShift Solenoid F Control Circuit/Open
- P0981Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0982Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.