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P2723

Pressure Control Solenoid E Stuck Off

The TCM detects that pressure control solenoid E is stuck in the de-energised position. The corresponding clutch or band cannot be applied, leading to gear slip or loss of certain gears.

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

Common causes

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

  • Solenoid mechanically stuckCommon
  • Contaminated transmission fluidPossible
  • Carbon or debris buildup preventing free movementLess likely

Parts involved

  • Transmission Pressure Solenoid
  • Valve Body

P2723 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.