P097F: Shift Solenoid F Control Circuit/Open

Open-circuit fault in the drive circuit of shift solenoid F. It is the only code in its family for letter F, since J2012 has no range/performance, low or high codes for F in this block. No maker was found to document it. Hyundai's Genesis bulletin for the eight-speed (2017–2018 G80 and G90) shows how F is handled in practice: an electrical fault of shift control solenoid F (labelled 8LR) is reported under P2709 and fixed by replacing the solenoid. Other makers with six or more clutches use their own codes. A P097F would follow the CARB requirement to test every transmission output for circuit continuity, by analogy with GM's open tests for solenoids 1 to 3.

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
Gears that need solenoid F unavailable
Limp mode

Most likely causes

Open coil of shift solenoid F
Loose or corroded terminal at the valve body connector
Broken wire between module and solenoid F
Faulty driver stage in the transmission 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 P097F means

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

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep driving with code P097F?

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 P097F?

The most common causes are: open coil of shift solenoid F; loose or corroded terminal at the valve body connector; broken wire between module and solenoid F.

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.