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P0795

Pressure Control Solenoid C

General fault on pressure control solenoid C — third pressure regulator in transmissions with multiple independently regulated hydraulic circuits (line pressure, clutch C, torque converter clutch). The TCM detects an electrical or hydraulic anomaly that has not yet been pinned to a specific failure mode.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: hard

Symptoms

  • Check engine or transmission warning light on
  • Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
  • Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
  • Slipping or shuddering during gear changes

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Solenoid electrical or hydraulic faultCommon

Parts involved

  • Pressure Control Solenoid C
  • Valve Body

P0795 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.