DTC Troubleshooting
DTC P0761: Shift Solenoid Valve C Stuck OFFNOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review General Troubleshooting Information.
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 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 9.
NO - Replace the ATF, then go to step 4.
4. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
5. Choose SHIFT SOLENOID C in MISCELLANEOUS TEST MENU, and check that SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE C operates with the HDS.
Is a clicking sound heard?
YES - Go to step 6.
NO - Replace shift solenoid valve C, then go to step 9.
6. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.
7. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.
8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0761 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen indicate FAILED?
YES - Repair shift valves C and E, or replace the transmission, then go to step 9.
NO - If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, return to step 6 and recheck.
9. Reconnect all connectors.
10. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
11. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
12. Test-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.
13. Retest-drive the vehicle in the D position through all five gears at speeds over 12 mph (20 km/h) for more than 20 seconds, then slow down to a stop.
14. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0761 indicated?
YES - Go to step 4.
NO - Go to step 15.
15. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0761 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen indicate PASSED?
YES - Troubleshooting is complete.
NO - Return to step 4 and recheck.