P0829
5-6 Shift
What it means
P0829 means 5-6 Shift.
Check these first
- Low or burnt transmission fluid
- A sticking 5-6 shift solenoid
- A restricted valve body passage for the 5-6 shift
- A worn 5-6 clutch pack
- A TCM shift logic fault
What to do next
- Check the transmission fluid level and condition
- Read the 5-6 shift solenoid data on a scan tool
- Road test and watch the 5-6 shift command
- Check the valve body passage for debris
- 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.