Possible causes

– Low transmission fluid level
– Dirty transmission fluid
– Faulty shift solenoid ‘D’ valve
– Shift solenoid ‘D’ valve harness or connectors
– Shift solenoid ‘D’ valve circuit is open or shorted

When is the code detected?

The P0765 code is detected when the ECM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries to operate the solenoid valve.

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Transmission will not shift gears

P0765 Description

Shift solenoid valve ‘D’ is turned ON or OFF by the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in response to signals sent from the park/neutral position (PNP) switch, vehicle speed and Engine Control Module (ECM) (throttle opening). Gears will then be shifted to the optimum position.

P0765 Information for specific makes

P0765 CHRYSLER
P0765 DODGE
P0765 FORD
P0765 HYUNDAI
P0765 INFINITI
P0765 JEEP
P0765 KIA
P0765 LEXUS
P0765 MAZDA
P0765 MITSUBISHI
P0765 NISSAN
P0765 TOYOTA