Faulty shift solenoid H (sticking, worn or failed electrically); Damaged wiring or poor connector contact in the solenoid circuit or internal gearbox harness; Low, degraded or contaminated transmission fluid causing the solenoid or valve body to stick; Debris or wear in the valve body restricting solenoid operation or fluid pressure; Low battery or charging system voltage affecting solenoid operation; Fault in the transmission control unit or an outdated calibration (model dependent, check for manufacturer updates).

P076A

Shift Solenoid H.

Generic
Powertrain
Generic code
Medium severity

How this code is built

P: SystemPowertrain
0: Defined bySAE, the same on every car
7: AreaTransmission
6A: FaultThe specific fault in that area

What it means

P076A is a generic transmission code relating to shift solenoid H in the automatic gearbox. The transmission control unit has detected a fault with this solenoid or its circuit, such as an electrical fault, or the solenoid not behaving as commanded so that the expected gear or ratio is not achieved. The exact fault wording and the gears the solenoid controls depend on the gearbox, so confirm the full description and the solenoid's role in the manufacturer's data.

Symptoms

Gearbox warning light or malfunction message on the dash
Harsh, delayed or flared gear changes
Gearbox stuck in one gear (limp mode)
Loss of certain gears or incorrect gear selection
Engine management light on
Poor acceleration or higher fuel consumption

Possible causes

Faulty shift solenoid H (sticking, worn or failed electrically)likely
Damaged wiring or poor connector contact in the solenoid circuit or internal gearbox harnesslikely
Low, degraded or contaminated transmission fluid causing the solenoid or valve body to sticklikely
Debris or wear in the valve body restricting solenoid operation or fluid pressurepossible
Low battery or charging system voltage affecting solenoid operationpossible
Fault in the transmission control unit or an outdated calibration (model dependent, check for manufacturer updates)rare

How to diagnose

Read all stored codes and freeze frame data, noting gear, temperature, speed and load when the code set, and check for other gearbox or network codes
Check the transmission fluid level, condition and smell, following the manufacturer's procedure for that gearbox
Check battery condition and charging voltage, as low voltage can cause false solenoid faults
Inspect the gearbox connector and external wiring for damage, corrosion, moisture, fluid ingress or chafing
Measure solenoid resistance and check the circuit for continuity, short to earth or short to supply against manufacturer specifications
Use live data and an active test to command the solenoid and compare the commanded and actual gear ratio or pressure
Check for technical service bulletins or calibration updates for the model and gearbox
If fluid is contaminated, inspect the pan and filter for debris before deciding on valve body work

How to fix

Repair or replace damaged wiring or connectors, including the internal harness if faulty
Replace shift solenoid H, or the solenoid pack where it is supplied as an assembly
Change the transmission fluid and filter to the specified type if it is low, degraded or contaminated
Clean or overhaul or replace the valve body if worn or blocked
Correct battery or charging faults
Update the transmission control unit calibration only where a known fault with the existing software is confirmed

Can I keep driving?

Medium severity

The car may be driveable, but the gearbox may go into limp mode or shift harshly, and continued use can cause further wear. Get it diagnosed soon and avoid long journeys or heavy loads until it is fixed.

Guide written by AI from the code's definition. Confirm with a diagnosis before replacing parts.