P080C
Upshift/Skip Shift Solenoid Control Circuit Low
Transmission — shift control
Generic OBD-II
Medium
What it means
P080C means the control circuit for the upshift/skip-shift solenoid is reading low — a short-to-ground or low-voltage fault. This solenoid controls the skip-shift feature (which forces an early upshift for fuel economy) on some manual-transmission vehicles. The fault mainly turns on the light; the car still starts and drives normally.
Medium
Can I keep driving? Yes — this affects the skip-shift feature, not core driving. The car runs and shifts normally; fix it to clear the light and restore normal shift behavior.
Common symptoms
What you'll notice
- Check-engine light on
- Skip-shift feature not working as normal
- Traction or transmission warning light on some vehicles
Common causes
Most likely first
- Faulty skip-shift solenoidLikely
- Short-to-ground or damaged wiring/connector in the circuitCommon
- Failed relay, fuse, or actuator for the solenoidCommon
- Aftermarket skip-shift bypass installedLess often
- Failed PCM/TCM — least commonLess often
How to diagnose & fix
Work through it in order
- Confirm the code and read freeze-frame data.
- Check whether an aftermarket skip-shift eliminator is installed.
- Inspect the solenoid wiring and connector for shorts or damage.
- Measure the solenoid control circuit current/resistance at the module connector.
- Replace the solenoid if faulty. Clear and re-test.
FAQ
Quick answers
Is it safe to drive with P080C?+
Generally yes — it affects the skip-shift feature, not safe operation. Repair it to clear the light.
Can I just clear P080C?+
It returns until the circuit fault (or an aftermarket bypass) is addressed.
Related codes
Often seen with P080C
Read & clear P080C yourself
Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.
✓ Verified name — SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6Guidance reviewed by OBD DashX