P097D: Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit/Open

Open-circuit fault in the drive circuit of shift solenoid D. No maker documents this code publicly. GM's Allison tables that use P097A to P097C stop at shift solenoid 3, and Ford, which has a solenoid D in its 5R110W, 6R80, 6F and 6R140 gearboxes, reports an open SSD under the base code P0765, with P0982/P0983 for ground and power shorts. Any use would follow the CARB rule that every transmission output must be checked for lack of circuit continuity, plus the pattern of the A to C codes: a high-impedance reading confirmed by switching the driver. On Ford's 6R80 and 6F, SSD feeds either CBLR or C456 through a multiplex valve, so an open there would disturb first and upper gears alike.

Medium severity. Can I keep driving?Drive as little as possible and gently. If the transmission slips or stays in one gear, go slowly to a repair shop or call for a tow truck.

Symptoms

Warning light or MIL on
Missing gears that depend on solenoid D
Limp mode in a fixed gear

Most likely causes

Open coil of shift solenoid D
Disconnected or corroded terminal in the solenoid D circuit
Broken wire in the transmission harness
Faulty driver in the control module

What to check, in order

Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.

Check the fluid level and condition according to the manufacturer
Check the continuity of the wire between the component and the control module.
Check the transmission connector
Read the data with a transmission-compatible scanner
Measure the solenoid valve circuit
Leave opening the transmission to a specialized repair shop

Good to know

Repair difficulty: hard
It can trigger limp mode.
It affects emissions.

What each character of P097D means

P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
0: Generic code: same on every make
9: Transmission
7D: Specific fault in that system

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep driving with code P097D?

Drive as little as possible and gently. If the transmission slips or stays in one gear, go slowly to a repair shop or call for a tow truck.

What causes code P097D?

The most common causes are: open coil of shift solenoid D; disconnected or corroded terminal in the solenoid D circuit; broken wire in the transmission harness.

Related codes

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Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.