P0080

Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High Bank 1

Q: Is it safe to drive with P0080?

Usually yes for short trips. The engine still runs, but performance may suffer on engines that use exhaust valve control, so repair it soon.

Q: Can I just clear P0080?

A circuit-high fault is electrical, so clearing it is temporary — it returns until the wiring, connector, or solenoid is fixed.

Fuel & air metering Generic OBD-II High

What it means

P0080 means the engine computer detected an abnormally high voltage in the bank 1 exhaust valve control solenoid circuit — typically a short to voltage, an open, or a failed solenoid. This solenoid operates a variable exhaust/valve control feature, so the fault is electrical and usually affects performance rather than stopping the engine.

High

Can I keep driving? Usually drivable — the engine runs, though you may notice reduced performance or rougher running on engines that rely on the exhaust valve control.

Real-world scan data

Seen in

273

scans in the past year

Found in

<0.1%

of scans

0.1%

of scans that found faults

Appears alongside · share of P0080 scans

P0077in 38.1% of scans

P0365in 28.2% of scans

P0300in 23.1% of scans

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Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Check-engine light on
Reduced performance or rougher running on affected engines
Slightly reduced fuel economy
Often no obvious driving symptom beyond the light

Common causes

Most likely first

Short to voltage or open in the exhaust valve control solenoid circuitLikely
Failed exhaust valve control solenoidCommon
Damaged, loose, or corroded connector at the solenoidCommon
Chafed or pinched wiring pulling the signal highLess often
Faulty engine control module (ECM) — rareLess often

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

Read freeze-frame data and note any companion valve-control codes.
Inspect the exhaust valve control solenoid connector and wiring for a short to voltage or damage.
Measure the solenoid resistance and check its control and ground circuits against spec.
Repair shorted or chafed wiring and clean corroded terminals.
Replace the solenoid if it fails testing; consider the ECM last. Clear and re-test.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P0080?+

Usually yes for short trips. The engine still runs, but performance may suffer on engines that use exhaust valve control, so repair it soon.

Can I just clear P0080?+

A circuit-high fault is electrical, so clearing it is temporary — it returns until the wiring, connector, or solenoid is fixed.

Read & clear P0080 yourself

Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.

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