P0762 — Transmission shift solenoid stuck on
The transmission's shift solenoid C is stuck in the 'on' position, causing improper gear changes. This solenoid controls hydraulic pressure to shift gears, and when stuck, it can lead to rough shifting, slipping, or the transmission being stuck in one gear.
Common causes
The cause is almost always one of a few things. Here they are — P0762 rarely comes from anything outside this list:
- Faulty or stuck shift solenoid C
- Dirty or contaminated transmission fluid
- Wiring or connector issues to the solenoid
- Transmission control module malfunction
- Internal transmission valve body problems
Where to start
In the order a sensible mechanic would work — the cheap checks first, the expensive replacements only after:
- Check and clean transmission fluid and filter
- Inspect wiring and connectors for damage or corrosion
- Test and replace faulty shift solenoid C
- Reset transmission control module codes
- Repair or rebuild transmission valve body if needed
That is what holds for P0762 in general. From here it depends on your engine — tell me which car it is and what it does, and I will give you the steps for it: real procedures, torque figures and diagrams instead of general advice.
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Code breakdown
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