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P2708

Shift Solenoid F Stuck On

Shift solenoid F stays in the activated state when commanded off. Affected gear stays applied so the transmission cannot shift correctly.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: hard

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.

  • Solenoid spool stuck in open positionCommon
  • TCM output driver stuck onPossible
  • Carbon or debris buildup preventing free movementLess likely

Parts involved

  • Shift Solenoid F
  • Valve Body

P2708 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.