Ford P0761 OBD-II Trouble Code Definition:
P0761 Shift Solenoid C Performance or Stuck Off
P0761 Ford OBD-II Trouble CodeDescription:
OBD Trouble Code P0761
Shift Solenoid “C” Performance or Stuck Off
What does the code mean? OBD-ii Code P0761 definition:
Shift solenoid valve C is turned ON or OFF by the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in response to signals sent from the park/neutral position (PNP) switch, vehicle speed and Engine Control Module (ECM) (throttle opening). Gears will then be shifted to the optimum position.
Shift solenoid valve C is turned ON or OFF by the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in response to signals sent from the park/neutral position (PNP) switch, vehicle speed and Engine Control Module (ECM) (throttle opening). Gears will then be shifted to the optimum position.
Symptoms Sumptoms of OBD code P0761
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Transmission will not shift gears.
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Transmission will not shift gears.
Causes Causes of the OBD-II code P0761
– Low transmission fluid level – Dirty transmission fluid – Faulty shift solenoid C valve – Shift solenoid C valve harness or connectors – Shift solenoid C valve circuit is open or shorted The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The P0761 code is detected when the ECM has detected a mechanical fault with the solenoid energized, valve stuck off
– Low transmission fluid level – Dirty transmission fluid – Faulty shift solenoid C valve – Shift solenoid C valve harness or connectors – Shift solenoid C valve circuit is open or shorted The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The P0761 code is detected when the ECM has detected a mechanical fault with the solenoid energized, valve stuck off
Solutions