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Diagnostic reference · P0786

P0786

Shift Timing Solenoid A Range/Performance

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

What it means

P0786 means Shift Timing Solenoid A Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P0786, start at the solenoid the description names.

Check these first

  • A shift timing solenoid A responding slowly
  • Debris blocking the solenoid A valve
  • Low or dirty transmission fluid
  • A restricted valve body passage
  • A TCM driver fault

What to do next

  1. Command shift timing solenoid A and watch the shift timing
  2. Check the fluid level and condition
  3. Measure the solenoid A resistance
  4. Test the solenoid A circuit for a short
  5. Replace the solenoid if the shift timing does not change
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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