OBD Guide

P2706

Shift Solenoid F

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The car goes into emergency gearbox mode
  • Difficulty shifting gears
  • Increased engine speed when switching
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Gearbox jerks when shifting

Causes

  • Shift solenoid fault F
  • Open or short circuit in solenoid circuit
  • Problems with the wiring harness or connectors
  • Low or contaminated transmission fluid
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnose the solenoid F circuit
  3. Check connectors and wiring harness for damage
  4. Replace faulty solenoid F if necessary
  5. Reset the error and check the operation of the gearbox

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