What are the common causes of P0772?

Shift solenoid E stuck open. Debris holding the solenoid E valve open. A short keeping the solenoid energized. Low or dirty transmission fluid. A TCM driver fault.

Command shift solenoid e on a scan tool and watch the shift. Check the fluid for debris. Test the solenoid E circuit for a short. Measure the solenoid E resistance. Replace the solenoid if the shift stays stuck. Clear the code and retest.

P0772

Shift Solenoid E Stuck On

System: Transmission (P code)
Lamp: Check Engine Light
Category: Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P0772 means Shift Solenoid E Stuck On.

Where it lives

For P0772, start at the solenoid the description names.

Check these first

Shift solenoid E stuck open
Debris holding the solenoid E valve open
A short keeping the solenoid energized
Low or dirty transmission fluid
A TCM driver fault

What to do next

Command shift solenoid e on a scan tool and watch the shift
Check the fluid for debris
Test the solenoid E circuit for a short
Measure the solenoid E resistance
Replace the solenoid if the shift stays stuck
Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.