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DTC P0776: A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve B Stuck OFF

NOTE: 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 12.

NO - Replace the ATF, then go to step 4.

4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
5. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
6. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and let the transmission shift through all five gears.
7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and repeat the test-drive in step 6.
8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0776 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES - 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, go to step 6.

9. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
10. Select Clutch Pressure Control (Linear) Solenoid B in the Miscellaneous Test Menu, and test A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate NORMAL?

YES - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.�

NO - Follow the instructions indicated on the HDS by the test result, but if the tester has not determined the cause of the failure, go to step 11. If any part was replaced, go to step 12.

11. Inspect A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B.

Does A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B work properly?

YES - Repair the hydraulic system related with shift valve B, or replace the transmission, then go to step 12.

NO - Replace A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve B, then go to step 12.

12. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
13. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
14. Test-drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D, and let the transmission shift through all five gears.
15. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and repeat the test-drive in step 14.
16. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0776 indicated?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Go to step 17.

17. Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0776 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs were indicated in step 16, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO - If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step 9. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 14.