P08D9

What it means

Shift solenoid K shows intermittent electrical or hydraulic faults.

Is it safe to drive?

This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.

Most likely causes

• Connector not fully seated

  high

  One of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.

• Coil resistance marginal

  medium

  A plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.

• Connector with intermittent contact under vibration

  low

  Less common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.

Related help

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