P0785

Shift Timing Solenoid A

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–67 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect gear shifting
Hard or abrupt shifts
Delays when shifting gears
Switching to emergency mode of the gearbox
Increased fuel consumption

Causes

Shift Solenoid A Malfunction
Open or short circuit in solenoid circuit
Poor electrical connection
Low or contaminated transmission fluid
Transmission control module (TCM) problems

How to Fix

Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
Check the solenoid circuit for opens and short circuits.
Check solenoid electrical connections
Replace faulty shift solenoid A
If necessary, replace transmission fluid and filter

Related codes

P0780 P0781 P0782