P0796 (CVT (TCM))

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DTC P0796 : Pressure Control Solenoid Valve C Performance or Stuck OFF

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the General Troubleshooting Information .

DTC Description	Confirmed DTC	Pending DTC	Freeze Frame
P0796 Pressure Control Solenoid Valve C Performance or Stuck OFF

DTC (CVT)

Problem verification

-1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

-2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

-3. Start the engine in P position/mode. Shift the transmission to N position/mode, then to D position/mode while pressing the brake pedal, and wait for at least 30 seconds.

-4. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode. Repeat the shift lever operational mode in step 1-3 again.

-5. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

DTC Description	Confirmed DTC	Pending DTC	Freeze Frame
P0796 Pressure Control Solenoid Valve C Performance or Stuck OFF

Is DTC P0796 indicated?

YES

The failure is duplicated. Faulty CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve. Replace the valve body assembly .

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.