OBD Guide

P2729

Pressure Control Solenoid E Control Circuit Low

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

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Switching to emergency mode of the gearbox
  • Reduced transmission efficiency
  • Jerks when shifting gears

Causes

  • Pressure control solenoid E malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in solenoid connector
  • Transmission control module (PCM) malfunction
  • Corroded contacts or damaged wiring

How to Fix

  1. Check the solenoid resistance with a multimeter
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Check the contacts in the solenoid connector
  4. Test the operation of the transmission control unit
  5. Replace faulty solenoid if necessary

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