Powertrain
generic / SAE
P08D4
Shift Solenoid J Control Circuit/Open
Open circuit in the control wiring of shift solenoid J.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number8 / D4
Possible causes
- Open in control wire high
- Open solenoid coil medium
- Pin pushed back out of connector body 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: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–1800 €
- Estimated time: 1.5–6 h
- Component: shift solenoid j
- Component: wiring harness
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012