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P08E4

Shift Solenoid L Control Circuit Low

System
Transmission (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P08E4 means Shift Solenoid L Control Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P08E4, the solenoid sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P08E4 reports a fault at the solenoid.

Check these first

  • A short to ground in the shift solenoid L circuit
  • A solenoid L coil shorted internally
  • A chafed solenoid L wire in the harness
  • A failed solenoid L connector

What to do next

  1. Read shift solenoid L voltage on a scan tool
  2. Test the solenoid L circuit for a short to ground
  3. Measure solenoid L resistance
  4. Inspect the solenoid L connector and wiring
  5. Replace solenoid L if the coil is shorted
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.