P080B

2017-10-10

Description:

  • Problem in shifting from low to high gear

Possible Symptoms:

  • Transmission failure

  • Gear slippage

  • Traction control malfunction light may blink or stay illuminated

  • Overheating engine

  • The vehicle will not start, or may lose power and stall, if the fuel gets too hot and boils off

Possible Causes:

  • A defective skip shift solenoid

  • A defective skip shift relay, fuse, or actuator

  • Connector or wiring damage or short

  • Installation of an aftermarket skip shift bypass (disables the upshift solenoid control circuit)

Related Parts:

  • Transmission Shift Sensor: Gear Shift Sensor communicates the position the gear shifted to. Problems lead to difficulty in shifting gears

Possible Solutions:

  • Measuring the current of the upshift solenoid control circuit at the PCM connector to ensure that it draws the appropriate value

  • Inspect the adjustment of the clutch position sensor

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