P076E
Shift Solenoid H Intermittent.
- Generic
- Powertrain
- Generic code
- Medium severity
How this code is built
- P
- SystemPowertrain
- 0
- Defined bySAE, the same on every car
- 7
- AreaTransmission
- 6E
- FaultThe specific fault in that area
What it means
P076E is the generic code for an intermittent fault in the shift solenoid H circuit of the automatic transmission. The transmission control module saw the solenoid circuit's electrical signal drop out or behave erratically from time to time, rather than fail constantly. Which gear or clutch function solenoid H controls depends on the transmission design, so check the model-specific data.
Symptoms
- Occasional harsh, delayed or flared gear changes
- Transmission briefly slipping or dropping into limp mode, then recovering
- Gearbox warning light or malfunction indicator lamp on
- Fault appearing and disappearing, often with vibration, heat or damp
- Stuck in a single gear for a short time
- Poor fuel economy or reduced performance when the fault is active
Possible causes
- Damaged, chafed or corroded wiring in the solenoid circuit, including the internal transmission harnesslikely
- Loose, corroded or contaminated connector at the transmission or control modulelikely
- Shift solenoid H with intermittent internal winding or contact faultlikely
- Transmission fluid contaminated, degraded or at the wrong level, affecting solenoid operation or the valve bodypossible
- Low or unstable battery or charging system voltage affecting control module operationpossible
- Fluid leaking along the harness into the connector, causing intermittent resistancepossible
- Fault within the transmission control module or its driver circuitrare
How to diagnose
- Read all stored and pending codes and note freeze frame data, such as speed, load, gear and temperature, when the fault set
- Check for other transmission or voltage-related codes, and check for any manufacturer service bulletins for the model and gearbox
- Check battery condition and charging voltage, as low voltage can cause intermittent solenoid faults
- Check transmission fluid level, condition and smell, following the manufacturer's procedure for that gearbox
- Inspect the external wiring and connectors for chafing, heat damage, corrosion, water ingress and fluid contamination
- Wiggle-test the harness and connector with live data or a circuit monitor to see whether the fault can be provoked
- Measure solenoid resistance and circuit continuity against the manufacturer's specification, noting that the solenoid location and values depend on the model
- Inspect the internal harness and solenoid connections once the pan or valve body is accessible, if the external checks find nothing
How to fix
- Repair or replace damaged wiring and fit new terminals or connectors where corrosion or poor contact is found
- Clean and secure the connector, and replace the seal if fluid or water has entered it
- Replace shift solenoid H, or the solenoid pack, if the electrical tests or inspection show a fault
- Service the transmission with the correct fluid and filter if the fluid is degraded or contaminated, as the manufacturer specifies
- Repair the battery or charging system fault if low or unstable voltage is found
- Repair or replace the transmission control module only after the wiring and solenoid are proven good, and follow the manufacturer's programming procedure
Can I keep driving?
The car can usually be driven carefully for a short time, but have it checked soon because the gearbox may slip or enter limp mode unexpectedly. Avoid heavy loads and towing, and stop driving if the gearbox slips badly or the gear changes are harsh.
Guide written by AI from the code's definition. Confirm with a diagnosis before replacing parts.