Code
P0762
Generic
P — Powertrain
Shift Solenoid C Stuck On
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Causes
- Shorted wiring in the shift solenoid C circuit (short to ground)
- Faulty shift solenoid C (stuck or internally shorted)
- Contaminated or damaged valve body causing the C valve to stick
- Poor or corroded connector or terminal at solenoid
- Faulty Transmission Control Module (TCM) / PCM driver or software
- Incorrect or degraded transmission fluid (contamination, metal debris)
Symptoms
- Check Engine / Transmission warning light (MIL) illuminated
- Harsh, late, or no upshifts / inability to shift into expected gears
- Transmission stuck in one gear or limp-home (reduced functionality) mode
- Erratic shift timing or transmission slipping
- Possible transmission overheating if condition persists
What to check
- Read freeze frame and live data with a factory-level or bi-directional scan tool
- Check transmission fluid level and condition (color, odor, metal particles)
- Visually inspect wiring and connector for solenoid C for damage, corrosion, or pin push-out
- Backprobe connector and measure voltage and ground when commanding solenoid ON/OFF
- Measure solenoid coil resistance with an ohmmeter at the connector
- Check for shorts to ground or short to battery on the solenoid control circuit
Signal parameters
- Typical solenoid coil resistance: commonly ~5–60 ohms (varies by vehicle; consult service manual)
- Typical coil current when energized: roughly 0.2–1.5 A (varies by design)
- Supply voltage: nominal battery/ignition 12 V available to the solenoid supply circuit
- Control method: many systems use PCM/TCM as a low-side driver (grounds the coil) often using PWM
- PWM frequency (if used): often in the range 50–300 Hz (vehicle-dependent)
- Expected behavior: when commanded ON, control driver will pull the control wire toward ground or produce a PWM waveform; when OFF the driver releases the circuit
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve all transmission-related codes and freeze-frame data. Note whether other solenoid codes or P0700 are present.
- Inspect transmission fluid for level and contamination. Replace fluid/filter if badly contaminated before further testing.
- Visually inspect the solenoid connector and harness for damage, corrosion, chafing, or pin issues. Repair any obvious harness/connectivity problems.
- With ignition ON (engine off), backprobe the solenoid C connector. Measure coil resistance across the solenoid terminals and compare to specification. A very low resistance indicates internal short; infinite/very high indicates open.
- Using a scan tool with bi-directional control, command solenoid C ON and OFF while observing the control wire voltage and assessing if the PCM/TCM is commanding correctly. Monitor live data for commanded vs actual solenoid status.
- Check for a short to ground on the control wire: disconnect the solenoid connector and measure resistance from the control pin to chassis ground. Low resistance suggests short to ground in harness or driver stuck ON.
- Check for short to battery: measure voltage on control wire with connector disconnected and ignition ON; presence of battery voltage when off may indicate wiring short to B+.
- Wiggle test the harness while monitoring the circuit to reproduce intermittent faults.
- If wiring and connector are good, bench-test the solenoid by applying the correct voltage (follow vehicle-specific safe procedure) to confirm mechanical operation. Do not apply voltage without following safety procedures.
- If solenoid tests OK and wiring is good, suspect TCM/PCM driver fault—verify by substituting a known-good module or using manufacturer diagnostics before replacing control module.
- If contamination or mechanical sticking suspected, remove valve body/solenoid assembly for inspection, cleaning, or replacement as required.
- After repairs, clear codes and perform a road test and scanner verification to confirm the fault does not return.
Likely causes
- Solenoid C coil internally shorted or mechanically stuck
- Circuit short to ground on the solenoid control wire
- Corroded/loose connector at the solenoid harness
- Valve body contamination causing the valve to remain open
- Failed output driver inside the TCM/PCM
Fault status
Status
P0762 — Shift Solenoid C stuck ON: transmission control module detects continuous activation of shift solenoid C. Possible causes include short to ground, failed solenoid, stuck valve, poor connector, contaminated fluid, or faulty control module.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours
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