Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid 2 Stuck Off
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P0776 PONTIAC Possible Causes
- Low transmission fluid level
- Dirty transmission fluid
- Faulty Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid 2
- Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid 2 harness is open or shorted
- Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid 2 circuit poor electrical connection
How do I fix code P0776 PONTIAC?
Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.
Tech Notes
- When a transmission solenoid is malfunctioned, in most cases the problem is not the electrical part of the solenoid; the problem is foreign material obstructing the mechanical function of the solenoid or the flow of the fluid through the transmission valve body. If the transmission fluid is dirty, it’s recommended to change the transmission fluid and if possible removing the transmission pan for further diagnosis. Excessive debris or metal particles on the transmission pan could be an indication that there is a mechanical transmission failure and that the transmission will need to be rebuilt or replaced.
- There is a factory service bulletin for the following Pontiac Models:
- 2007-2009 Pontiac G6
- 2008-2009 Pontiac Torrent
- Pontiac Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0776
Cost of diagnosing the P0776 PONTIAC code
The cost of diagnosing the P0776 PONTIAC code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- Transmission shift shock
P0776 PONTIAC Description
The clutch pressure control (PC) solenoid 2 is part of the control solenoid (w/body and TCM) valve assembly and is not serviced separately. The clutch PC solenoid 2 flows fluid to the 3-5-R clutch when commanded OFF and exhausts fluid when commanded ON. The clutch PC solenoid 2 regulates the transmission fluid pressure to the 3-5-R clutch. The Transmission Control Module (TCM) calculates gear ratio based on data from the automatic transmission input speed sensor (ISS) and the output speed sensor (OSS). The TCM compares the known transmission gear ratio to a calculated gear ratio for each commanded gear.