OBD Guide

P078B

Shift Timing Solenoid B Range/Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–67 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Delays when shifting gears
  • Jerks when switching
  • Switching to emergency mode of the gearbox
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Shift Solenoid B Malfunction
  • Solenoid circuit problems
  • Low or contaminated transmission fluid
  • Mechanical problems in the gearbox
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnose the electrical circuit of the solenoid
  3. Check resistance and operation of solenoid B
  4. Replace solenoid B if necessary
  5. Reset transmission adaptations after repair

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