P080B
Upshift/Skip Shift Solenoid Control Circuit Range/Performance
Skip-shift solenoid is electrically intact, but the lockout effect does not match commands — solenoid sticks or coil aged, gearbox interlock cannot be applied or released within the expected time.
- Check engine light: Yes
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: 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
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Aged solenoid with weakened forceCommon
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration windowLess likely
- Sensor mounting loose - signal dampingLess likely
Parts involved
- Skip Shift Solenoid
P080B is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.