Code
C2365
HYUNDAI
C — Chassis
Shift Control Solenoid Valve(SCSV)- B
AI status
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Causes
- Failed or sticking shift control solenoid valve (SCSV) B
- Open, shorted or high-resistance wiring in the SCSV-B circuit
- Corroded, loose or damaged connector/terminal at the solenoid
- Contaminated or low automatic transmission fluid (ATF) causing valve sticking
- Internal valve body contamination or mechanical damage
- Faulty Transmission Control Module (TCM) or software error
Symptoms
- Transmission fault warning light or MIL illuminated
- Harsh, delayed or erratic shifts
- Transmission stuck in limp/limitation mode or limited gears
- Inability to shift into certain gears or slipping
- Unusual transmission noises during gear changes
- Reduced performance or poor fuel economy
What to check
- Scan for freeze-frame, pending and related transmission codes
- Check ATF level and condition (color, smell, contamination)
- Visually inspect wiring and connectors at solenoid and TCM for damage or corrosion
- Measure SCSV-B coil resistance with solenoid disconnected at connector
- Check circuit for continuity, shorts to ground and short to battery voltage
- Backprobe solenoid connector while commanding from a scan tool and observe voltage/PWM response
Signal parameters
- Nominal coil resistance (typical): ~12–28 ohms (model-dependent) — consult model-specific data
- Operating voltage: battery voltage (~11–14.5 V) when commanded ON; PWM duty from 0–100% when modulated
- Typical PWM frequency range: ~50–200 Hz (varies by transmission design)
- Typical coil current when activated: ~0.4–1.5 A (dependent on coil resistance and supply)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a scan tool, read/record freeze-frame and related codes; note operating conditions when fault occurred
- Perform a visual inspection of transmission connectors, wiring harness, and ground connections for damage, corrosion or loose pins
- Check ATF level and condition; if fluid is burnt or contaminated, consider fluid/filter service before electrical replacement
- Disconnect battery negative if required by manufacturer's procedure for safe testing
- Disconnect SCSV-B connector and measure coil resistance with a multimeter; compare to specification. If open or shorted, replace solenoid
- With harness connected, check for continuity between solenoid connector and TCM pin; check for short to ground or to battery
- Backprobe the solenoid connector while commanding the solenoid ON/OFF with a scan tool; verify proper voltage or PWM duty changes and that voltage matches battery when ON
- If electrical values are correct but operation is faulty, remove valve body or access solenoid and inspect for contamination or mechanical binding; clean or replace solenoid/valve body as required
- If electrical circuit tests show no fault but TCM output is absent or abnormal, verify TCM power/ground and consider TCM diagnostic/repair per manufacturer procedures
- Clear codes and road test after repair; verify code does not return and that shifts are restored to normal
- If intermittent faults persist, inspect wiring routes for movement/abrading and perform wiggle tests while monitoring live data
Likely causes
- SCSV-B coil resistance out of specification (open or short)
- Damaged harness insulation or chafed conductor to solenoid connector
- Poor connector pin contact (corrosion/bent pins) at transmission harness
- Debris or metal particles in valve body preventing solenoid plunger movement
- Intermittent TCM driver output or internal driver failure
Fault status
Status
DTC C2365 — Shift Control Solenoid Valve (SCSV) B circuit or operation fault detected by the transmission control module.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours
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