Code
P2760
Generic
P — Powertrain
Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Control Circuit Intermittent
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Causes
- Damaged or corroded connector or wiring causing intermittent connection
- Faulty torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid
- Poor or intermittent ground or battery supply to the circuit
- Internal PCM/TCM driver fault
- Contaminated or clogged transmission hydraulic passages affecting solenoid operation
- Intermittent connector pin contact (water intrusion, corrosion, bent pins)
Symptoms
- MIL (Check Engine light) illuminated, intermittent
- Poor fuel economy or lower highway cruising comfort
- Transmission may shudder, slip, or have rough/harsh shifts
- Torque converter clutch may not lock or may lock/unlock intermittently
- Possible limp-in/limited transmission functionality depending on vehicle
What to check
- Read freeze frame and stored data; note conditions when fault set (RPM, speed, voltage)
- Visual inspection of TCC solenoid connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, chafing
- Check battery/charging system voltage under load
- Backprobe connector and check for steady battery voltage and PCM control signal
- Measure solenoid coil resistance and compare to spec
- Wiggle test harness while monitoring signal to reproduce intermittent behavior
Signal parameters
- Nominal solenoid coil resistance: typically ~5–40 ohms (varies by manufacturer) — compare to OEM spec
- Supply (battery) voltage at harness: ~11–14.5 V when key on/engine running
- Control method: PCM commonly uses PWM (pulse-width modulation) to vary pressure; duty cycle 0–100%
- PWM frequency: typically in tens to a few hundred Hz (manufacturer-specific)
- Expected behavior: stable PWM or switched output when commanded; no rapid dropouts or open-circuit readings
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve and record freeze-frame data and all transmission-related codes; check for related codes (TCC or pressure control).
- Perform a careful visual inspection of the harness and connector at the TCC solenoid and along the wiring route for heat, chafe, or corrosion.
- With ignition on (engine off) backprobe the solenoid connector: verify battery feed present and good ground/PCM control signal. Note any intermittent voltage loss.
- Measure solenoid coil resistance with connector disconnected. Compare to factory specification. Replace solenoid if open or out-of-range.
- Use an oscilloscope to observe the PCM control waveform while commanding the solenoid (scan tool actuator test). Look for stable PWM and absence of dropouts, shorts to B+, or noise.
- Perform a wiggle test of wiring/connectors while monitoring voltage/waveform to reproduce intermittent condition.
- Check for voltage drops between battery and solenoid supply and between solenoid ground and chassis ground under load; repair any high-resistance connections.
- If wiring and solenoid check good, test continuity from solenoid connector to PCM pin. If intermittent or open, repair wiring or connector.
- If wiring and solenoid are good and PCM output is erratic, consider PCM/TCM fault — verify with manufacturer TSBs or module bench tests before replacement.
- After repairs, clear codes and perform road test under conditions similar to freeze frame to confirm fault does not return.
Likely causes
- Broken/chafed wiring or loose connector at solenoid
- Corroded terminal or poor pin contact
- Failed or intermittent solenoid coil
- Faulty PCM driver output (less common)
- Hydraulic restriction or debris preventing proper solenoid movement
Fault status
Status
PCM detected intermittent control circuit for torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid (open/short/intermittent). MIL set; TCC operation may be disabled or limited until fault cleared.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0 - 3.0 hours
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