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P080D Upshift/Skip Shift Solenoid Control Circuit High

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleRequired
Limp modeNo

GM's skip-shift (CAGS) on manual gearboxes such as the T56 and TR6060 uses an engine-module solenoid that, at light load, blocks the way from 1st into 2nd so the driver shifts 1 to 4; the 1-4 lamp shows it (P0804). The engine module drives the solenoid with a low-side driver; P0803 is the open circuit. P080D means the control line is shorted to positive: with the low-side driver on, the line should be pulled to ground but reads high (GM: 0.5 Ω or less to the supply). The solenoid cannot be energized and the driver is protected or switched off. GM checks it only with the driver on, from 9 V (2015/16: 11–32 V) and above 250 rpm, 5 of 6 samples of 250 ms, type B with the MIL after two trips in all tables from 2015 to 2019. Without power the solenoid does not lock, so 1 to 2 stays free.

Likely causes

Control wire shorted to battery voltage (damaged harness)
Solenoid coil with shorted turns (resistance near zero)
Substitute resistor ('eliminator') with too low a value
Engine module driver faulty

Symptoms

  • Check engine lamp after two trips
  • 1-4 lockout not working
  • Otherwise no change in driving

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumDIY possible
Parts and labour€30–300
Time0.5–2.5 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

skip shift solenoidsolenoid wiringengine control module

Related codes

P0803P080BP080CP0804

References: gsi.ext.gm.com, gsi.ext.gm.com, gsi.ext.gm.com, en.wikipedia.org.