OBD Guide

P0799

Pressure Control Solenoid C Intermittent

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Slipping when switching
  • Hard gear shifts
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced transmission efficiency

Causes

  • Solenoid circuit problems
  • Worn pressure control solenoid
  • Poor contact in solenoid connector
  • Transmission fluid contamination
  • Transmission Control Module (TCM) Problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnose the electrical circuit of the solenoid
  3. Check connectors and wiring harness
  4. Replace pressure control solenoid C if necessary
  5. Clear errors and take a test drive

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