OBD Guide

P1813

Torque Control Solenoid Malfunction

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Rough gear shifting
  • Delays when shifting gears
  • Power dips during acceleration
  • Activating transmission emergency mode
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Torque control solenoid valve malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Poor contact in valve connector
  • Low or contaminated transmission fluid
  • Transmission control module (TCM) problems

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnose the electrical solenoid control circuit
  3. Check the resistance and operation of the solenoid
  4. Replace faulty solenoid if necessary
  5. Reset the error and check the operation of the transmission

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