P2716

Pressure Control Solenoid D Electrical

Q: Is it safe to drive with P2716?

The engine starts and runs normally, but the transmission may shift harshly or enter limp mode. Drive gently to a shop and avoid long trips or towing until it's repaired.

Q: Can I just clear P2716?

It returns until the solenoid, wiring, or fluid issue is fixed. An electrical fault like this won't clear itself with a reset.

Transmission Generic OBD-II Medium

What it means

P2716 means the transmission control module detected an electrical fault (open or short) in pressure control solenoid "D" — a valve that regulates hydraulic line pressure for shifting. The transmission may shift harshly, slip, or drop into limp mode. It's usually a solenoid, wiring, or connector fault; the engine itself starts and runs normally.

Medium

Can I keep driving? May shift harshly, slip, or drop into limp mode — the engine starts and runs fine, but drive gently to a shop.

Real-world scan data

Seen in

147

scans in the past year

Found in

<0.1%

of scans

<0.1%

of scans that found faults

Appears alongside · share of P2716 scans

P2770in 52.4% of scans

P0748in 48.3% of scans

P0713in 36.7% of scans

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Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Check-engine light on
Harsh or slipping shifts
Transmission in limp/failsafe mode (often stuck in one gear)
Reduced fuel economy

Common causes

Most likely first

Faulty pressure control solenoid D (electrical open or short)Likely
Damaged wiring or connector at the solenoidCommon
Dirty or contaminated transmission fluid affecting the solenoidCommon
Internal transmission harness faultLess often
Faulty PCM/TCM (rare)Less often

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

Read freeze-frame; confirm the electrical fault on pressure control solenoid D.
Inspect the transmission connector and internal harness for damage.
Measure the solenoid's resistance against spec.
Check transmission fluid level and condition.
Replace the solenoid or internal harness if out of spec; clear and retest.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P2716?+

The engine starts and runs normally, but the transmission may shift harshly or enter limp mode. Drive gently to a shop and avoid long trips or towing until it's repaired.

Can I just clear P2716?+

It returns until the solenoid, wiring, or fluid issue is fixed. An electrical fault like this won't clear itself with a reset.

Read & clear P2716 yourself

Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.

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