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P0982 Gearbox solenoid: signal or voltage too low ("D")

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P0982 means: Gearbox solenoid: signal or voltage too low ("D"). The automatic gearbox module has found a fault. Drive gently and have the car checked soon. The repair usually costs about €80–400 in Estonia. The most common cause: connector loose, damp or corroded. Other possible causes: wire broken or shorted to ground, faulty solenoid or sensor.

Is it safe to drive?Get it checked soonDrive gently and have the car checked soon.
Typical repair cost€80–400parts and labour in Estonia

What it means

The automatic gearbox module has found a fault. The gearbox may go into limp mode: it holds one gear and shifts harshly or not at all. The signal voltage is too low. Usually a wire is broken, a connector is loose or a wire is shorted to ground.

What you may notice

  • Stuck in one gear (limp mode)
  • Harsh or late gear changes
  • Gearbox slipping
  • Engine or gearbox light on

What could be wrong

  1. 1Connector loose, damp or corroded
  2. 2Wire broken or shorted to ground
  3. 3Faulty solenoid or sensor
  4. 4Engine computer fault (rare)

Repair difficulty: Hard

What you can check yourself

First look at the connector and wiring: anything loose, melted or green with corrosion? Read the gearbox module's own codes too. If the gearbox slips, drive gently and don't tow a trailer. Best left to a workshop. It needs a diagnostic tool and experience.

How we fix it

  1. We read the fault data on the diagnostic tool and check whether the fault is constant
  2. We measure the circuit's supply, ground and signal
  3. We repair the wire or replace the connector
  4. If the wiring is fine, we replace the solenoid or sensor

Standard SAE description: Shift Solenoid "D" Control Circuit Low

This code usually comes with: Check engine lightSee what the light means →

Related symptoms: Loss of power or limp mode · Harsh shifts or slipping gearbox

Want a definite answer?

Bring the car to our workshop in Estonia for diagnostics. We read the fault codes, test the sensors and tell you what is wrong. Repair price depends on the work involved, generally €45 per hour.

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Questions

What does fault code P0982 mean?

Gearbox solenoid: signal or voltage too low ("D"). The automatic gearbox module has found a fault. The gearbox may go into limp mode: it holds one gear and shifts harshly or not at all. The signal voltage is too low. Usually a wire is broken, a connector is loose or a wire is shorted to ground.

Can I drive with code P0982?

Drive gently and have the car checked soon.

How much does it cost to fix P0982?

Roughly €80–400 in Estonia. The price depends on exactly what has failed and on the car.

How is P0982 fixed?

We read the fault data on the diagnostic tool and check whether the fault is constant. We measure the circuit's supply, ground and signal. We repair the wire or replace the connector. If the wiring is fine, we replace the solenoid or sensor.

Related codes

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Based on AI combined with our hands-on workshop experience and knowledge. This information is general and prices are approximate (Estonian workshop rates). The same code can mean different things on different cars. Only an inspection of the car gives a definite answer.

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