OBD Guide

P0776

Pressure Control Solenoid B Performance/Stuck Off

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Gear shifting problems
  • Hard or abrupt shifts
  • Transmission of the gearbox into emergency mode
  • Check engine light comes on
  • Decreased fuel efficiency

Causes

  • Pressure control solenoid malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in solenoid circuit
  • Contaminated transmission fluid
  • Mechanical damage to the valve body
  • Transmission control module (TCM) problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnose the solenoid circuit (resistance, voltage)
  3. Check the operation of the solenoid using a scanner
  4. If necessary, replace the solenoid or valve body
  5. Clean or replace transmission fluid

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