P0799 OBD II Trouble Code Pressure Control Solenoid C Intermittent
How to easily diagnose, repair, and symptoms and causes of a P0799 code that indicates a detected intermittent problem within the C pressure control solenoid.
Symptoms of P0799 OBD II Trouble Code
- Vehicle enters limp mode
- Transmission slips when shifting
- Transmission overheating
- Transmission catches in gear
- Decreased fuel economy
- Possibly misfire-like symptoms
- Check Engine Light illuminated
Common Causes of P0799 OBD II Trouble Code
- Defective Pressure Control Solenoid
- Dirty or contaminated fluid
- Dirty or clogged transmission filter
- Defective Transmission Pump
- Defective Transmission Valve Body
- Restricted hydraulic passages
- Corroded or damaged connector
- Faulty or damaged wiring
- Faulty PCM
Severity of P0799 OBD II Trouble Code
The severity of this code normally starts as moderate, but it can progress to a more severe level rapidly when not corrected in a timely manner.