Powertrain, generic (extended)

P2716 Pressure Control Solenoid D Electrical

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleNot required
Limp modePossible

P2716 is the general electrical code for pressure control solenoid D: the output stage sees a wrong current or voltage on the coil, without saying whether the circuit is open, grounded or shorted to supply. No manufacturer documents P2716 publicly. The makers that publish data on valve D split its electrical checks instead: GM's 2016 eight-speed table uses P2718, P2720 and P2721 with 0.3 s fail times, and Ford's 2024 summary gives the same three codes for open load, shorted switch and shorted load. CARB requires the circuits of transmission solenoids to be monitored as comprehensive components. When a controller does use this broad code, the cause is usually a coil, a connector or the harness, and the gearbox drops into a fail-safe mode with fixed gears.

Likely causes

Open or shorted coil in solenoid D
Loose, corroded or not fully seated connector
Chafed internal or external harness
Faulty driver stage in the TCM

Symptoms

  • MIL lit and transmission in fail-safe mode
  • Fixed gear or missing gears
  • Harsh engagement after start

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€80–1,200
Time0.5–5 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

pressure control solenoid dwiring harness

Related codes

P2713P2717P2718P2720P2721P2725

References: law.cornell.edu, gsi.ext.gm.com, fordservicecontent.com.