PowertrainP0986

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High

37 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range normally covers the transmission control system, but some manufacturers use P07-P09 codes for unrelated functions (fuel pump control, air-mix motors, lighting or windows). Check the description before assuming it is a transmission fault.

2Common causes

Low or dirty transmission fluid
Faulty shift solenoid
Faulty speed sensor
Wiring or connector fault
Internal transmission wear

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the transmission slips, jerks, will not shift, or a transmission temperature warning is on, stop driving and let it cool: continuing can cause expensive damage. If the code names a different system (for example the fuel pump), treat it on its own terms; a fuel-pump control failure can stall the car, so have it checked before driving further. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 37

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0986	S2 circuit short to power Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Chrysler	P0986	Shift Solenoid 5 Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Daihatsu	P0986	SR solenoid system Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0986	Växelsolenoid 'E' styrkrets hög Brand	Powertrain
Fiat	P0986	Shift solenoid 'E' Control circuit high Brand	Powertrain
Ford	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Geely	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0986	Shift Solenoid Valve 1 Control Circuit High Voltage Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0986	Shift solenoid 1 - Short circuit to supply Brand	Powertrain
Mahindra	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Maserati	P0986	shift solenoid E control circuit high Brand	Powertrain
Mazda	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0986	Shift solenoid3 circuit high Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Perodua	P0986	SR solenoid system Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0986	Shift solenoid3 circuit high Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0986	S5 +B Short, Open, Driver Short Brand	Powertrain
Subaru	P0986	Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0986	Shift solenoid 'E' control circuit high Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0986	Shift Solenoid 'E' Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0986	Linear solenoid valve (SLC3) circuit short to battery (+) Brand	Powertrain
Volkswagen	P0986	SAE: Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit: High Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0986 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	P098600	Linear solenoid (SLC3) - B+ short Brand	Powertrain

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