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DTC P0797 (6-Speed A/T)

DTC P0797  : A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve C Stuck ON

NOTE: 

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P0797 A/T Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid Valve C Stuck ON      

DTC (A/T)

  1. ATF check

    - 1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on).

    - 2. Make sure that the transmission is filled to the proper level, and check for fluid leaks.

    - 3. Drain the ATF through a strainer. Inspect the strainer for metal debris or excessive clutch material.

    Does the strainer have metal debris or excessive clutch material?

    YES 

    Replace the transmission - Refer to:Automatic Transmission Removal and Installation (6-Speed A/T) .

    NO 

    Replace the ATF - Refer to:ATF Replacement (6-Speed A/T) , then go to step 2.

  2. Problem verification

    - 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 3. Start the engine.

    - 4. With the brake pedal pressed, shift to D, and check the parameter (s) below with the HDS.

    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    4th Pressure Switch    

    Does the 4th Pressure Switch turn ON momentarily?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Faulty A/T clutch pressure control solenoid valve C. Replace the secondary valve body (A/T clutch control solenoid valve C) .

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.