OBD Guide

P076C

Shift Solenoid H Stuck On

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Delays when shifting gears
  • Switching to emergency mode of the gearbox
  • Increased engine speed when switching
  • Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Mechanical jamming of solenoid H
  • Transmission fluid contamination
  • Problems with wiring to the solenoid
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
  • Worn or damaged solenoid

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnose solenoid H and its circuit
  3. Clean or replace solenoid H if necessary
  4. Check the operation of the transmission control module
  5. If necessary, replace transmission fluid and filter

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