DTC P0796: CVT Start Clutch Pressure Control Valve Stuck OFF

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot with the HDS, and review General Troubleshooting Information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).

Turn the ignition switch to ON(II).
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0501 or P0502 indicated along with DTC P0796?

YES -Go to the DTC P0501 troubleshooting (see DTC P0501: RANGE/PERFORMANCE PROBLEM IN CVT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT ) or DTC P0502 troubleshooting (see DTC P0502: PROBLEM IN CVT SPEED SENSOR CIRCUIT ), and recheck.

NO -Go to step 3.
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P1891 indicated along with DTC P0796?

YES -Replace the start clutch, then go to step 11.

NO -Go to step 4.
Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
Set the parking brake, and block the front wheels securely.
Start the engine, and warm it up to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).
Firmly press the brake pedal, and shift the shift lever to D.
While pressing the brake pedal firmly press the accelerator for 6-8 seconds at full throttle, and measure the stall speed rpm in D.
Does the engine speed exceed 3,500 rpm?

YES -Replace the CVT clutch pressure control solenoid valve (see CVT CLUTCH PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 9.

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.
Turn the ignition switch to ON(II).
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Start the engine, shift the shift lever to D while pressing the brake pedal, and run the engine at idle for at least 10 seconds. Then test-drive drive the vehicle at an engine speed of 4,000 rpm
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0796 indicated?

YES -Replace the Transmission.

NO -Go to step 13.
Monitor the OBD STATUS for P0796 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated in step 12, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO -If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals between the CVT drive pulley pressure control solenoid valve and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 11.