OBD Guide

P0798

Pressure Control Solenoid C Electrical

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Hard 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
  • Poor contact in solenoid connector
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction
  • Wiring Harness Problems

How to Fix

  1. Check solenoid resistance
  2. Inspect the wiring harness and connectors for damage.
  3. Check voltage at solenoid
  4. If necessary, replace the solenoid
  5. Reset the error and check the system operation

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