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Diagnostic reference · P08E6

P08E6

Shift Solenoid L Control Circuit/Open

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

What it means

P08E6 means Shift Solenoid L Control Circuit/Open.

Where it lives

For P08E6, the solenoid sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P08E6 reports the solenoid as open.

Check these first

  • An open in the shift solenoid L circuit
  • A disconnected or corroded solenoid L connector
  • A broken wire in the solenoid L harness
  • A failed shift solenoid L coil

What to do next

  1. Read shift solenoid L state on a scan tool
  2. Test the solenoid L circuit for an open
  3. Check the solenoid L connector and pins
  4. Measure solenoid L resistance
  5. Replace solenoid L if the wiring tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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