Powertrain
generic / SAE
P08E1
Shift Solenoid L Electrical
The TCM detects an electrical fault on shift solenoid L.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number8 / E1
Possible causes
- Internal solenoid fault high
- Wiring or connector fault medium
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: 400–2500 €
- Estimated time: 2–8 h
- Component: shift solenoid l
- Component: tcm
- Component: transmission wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012