Possible causes

– Low transmission fluid level
– Dirty transmission fluid
– Faulty pressure control solenoid valve ‘C’
– Pressure control solenoid valve ‘C’ harness is open or shorted
– Pressure control solenoid valve ‘C’ circuit poor electrcial connection

When is the code detected?

The gear required by the ECM does not match the actual gear when driving

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Shift shock

P0796 Description

The Engine Control Module (ECM) uses signals from the vehicle speed sensor to detect the actual gear position (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th gear). Then the ECM compares the actual gear with the shift schedule in the ECM memory to detect mechanical troubles of the shift solenoid valves and valve body.

P0796 Information for specific makes

P0796 ACURA
P0796 AUDI
P0796 FORD
P0796 HONDA
P0796 LEXUS
P0796 SCION
P0796 TOYOTA
P0796 VOLKSWAGEN