Powertrain
generic / SAE
P080C
Upshift/Skip Shift Solenoid Control Circuit Low
Skip-shift solenoid control circuit reads stuck low — short to ground or low-side driver stuck on. 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.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number8 / 0C
Possible causes
- Control wire shorted to ground high
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
- Harness chafing through insulation low
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
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 80–400 €
- Estimated time: 0.4–1.5 h
- Component: skip shift solenoid
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012