P078C
Shift Timing Solenoid B Low
What it means
P078C means Shift Timing Solenoid B Low.
Where it lives
For P078C, the description names the solenoid as the part involved.
Check these first
- A short to ground in the solenoid B circuit
- A shift timing solenoid B with low resistance
- A partially backed out connector pin at solenoid B
- Low or dirty transmission fluid
- A weak TCM output on the solenoid B channel
What to do next
- Read shift timing solenoid B voltage on a scan tool
- Test the solenoid B circuit for a short to ground
- Measure the solenoid B resistance
- Check the connector pins and fluid level
- Replace the solenoid if the circuit tests good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.