Powertrain
generic / SAE
P08E3
Shift Solenoid L Control Circuit Range/Performance
Current through shift solenoid L does not match the commanded value within tolerance. 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 / E3
Possible causes
- Coil resistance drifted medium
- High-resistance contact medium
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window 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 l
- Component: wiring harness
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012