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P0775 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for "Pressure Control Solenoid B Malfunction". This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office to perform the Check Engine Light diagnostic for $154.99 . Once we are able to diagnose the problem, you will be provided with an upfront quote for the recommended fix and receive $50.0 off as a credit towards the repair. All our repairs are backed by our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty.
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The P0775 code identifies a problem with a solenoid located within an automatic transmission.
The P0775 code is associated with the P0776, P0777, P0778, and P0779 codes.
The P0775 code is the OBD-II generic code for insufficient fluid pressure within a solenoid operating the automatic transmission. When the P0775 code is indicated, then that means that a hydraulic solenoid in the transmission is not experiencing the proper amount of pressure from the hydraulic fluid. These solenoids are responsible for moving the transmission into gear and controlling the torque converter. Insufficient fluid pressure means that the solenoids may not be able to operate correctly.
The insufficient solenoid pressure code may have several causes:
The P0775 code has most directly to do with the transmission. Because of this, symptoms that coincide with the P0775 code involve transmission performance. In some vehicles, this code will cause the transmission to go into “limp” mode, slowing and reducing transmission function. Shifting will become rougher and less regular. The transmission will likely slip gears as well, and stands a higher chance of overheating. All of this will likely reduce fuel economy noticeably.
In some applications, this code must persist for a while before the Check Engine Light will illuminate on the dashboard.
Before doing any significant diagnostic work, the technician will check the transmission fluid levels while also checking the fluid quality. If there is low or dirty fluid in the transmission, it is likely the cause of the P0775 code.
After the fluid is checked, a certified technician will use an OBD-II scanner to view the trouble code in real-time to see when it was first indicated. Then the code will be reset before the technician takes the vehicle for a test drive. If the code appears again during the course of the test drive, then it will confirm that the original code was not the result of an electrical short or issue that occurs intermittently.
Once the code appears again, the wiring and circuitry around the transmission control module and the powertrain control module will be inspected for damage or disconnections. The circuitry will then be tested by a technician with a voltmeter.
Parts like the high pressure pump, electronic pressure control solenoid, and the wiring harness are often replaced unnecessarily when this error code appears. Often, the problem arises due to poor quality or insufficient quality regarding the transmission fluid. Small, intermittent electrical issues can also cause this code to appear, so it is wise to do a full diagnosis of the issue when the P0775 code appears.
The P0775 code has the potential to significantly hinder vehicle performance via the transmission. If the transmission enters “limp” mode or if the issues within the transmission prevent proper operation, then the fuel economy and overall performance will suffer. For these reasons, the P0775 code is serious enough that it should be diagnosed immediately.
The most common repairs to address the P0775 are as follows:
Codes for the torque converter clutch, shift solenoid, gear ratios, and transmission slippage often accompany the P0775 code. The amount of pressure that is needed within the solenoids controlling the transmission is determined by throttle position, engine speed, and several other metrics that are calculated together to determine the the correct gear and amount of torque converter lockup.
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