DTC Troubleshooting

DTC Troubleshooting: P0761, P0762

DTC P0761: Shift Solenoid Valve C Stuck OFF

DTC P0762: Shift Solenoid Valve C Stuck ON

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review General Troubleshooting Information. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).

2. Make sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.

3. Drain the ATF ATF Replacement through a strainer. Inspect the strainer for metal debris or excessive clutch material.

Does the strainer have metal debris or excessive clutch material?
YES - Replace the transmission, then go to step 11.

NO - Replace the ATF, ATF Replacement then go to step 4.


4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

6. Select Shift Solenoid Valve C in the Miscellaneous Test Menu, and check it operates with the HDS.

Is a clicking sound heard?
YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Replace shift solenoid valve C, A/T Shift Solenoid Valve Test, Replacement, and Shift Solenoid Wire Harness Replacement then go to step 9.


7. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and let the transmission shift through all five gears.

8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0761 or P0762 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the HDS indicate FAILED?
YES - Repair shift valve C, or replace the transmission, then go to step 11.

NO - If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 7.


9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

10. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

11. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and let the transmission shift through all five gears.

12. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0761 or P0762 indicated?
YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Go to step 13.


13. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0761 or P0762 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the HDS indicate PASSED?
YES - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated in step 12, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO - If the HDS indicates FAILED, go to step 5. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 11.