Kia P0770 Shift Solenoid E Malfunction

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0770 Kia

Shift Solenoid “E”

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0770 Kia definition:
Shift solenoid valve E is turned ON or OFF by the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in response to signals sent from the park/neutral position (PNP) switch, vehicle speed and Engine Control Module (ECM) (throttle opening). Gears will then be shifted to the optimum position.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0770 Kia
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Transmission will not shift gears.

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0770 Kia
– Low transmission fluid level – Dirty transmission fluid – Faulty shift solenoid E valve – Shift solenoid E valve harness or connectors – Shift solenoid E valve circuit is open or shorted The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The P0770 Kia code is detected when the ECM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries to operate the solenoid valve.

Possible Solutions

The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Kia:

2013 Kia Sorento,2013 Kia Provo Concept,2013 Kia Niro Concept,2013 Kia K9,2013 Kia Cross GT Concept,2013 Kia Ceed SW,2013 Kia Ceed,2013 Kia Carens,2013 Kia CUB Concept,2012 Kia Soul,2012 Kia Rio,2012 Kia Ray,2012 Kia Picanto,2012 Kia K2,2012 Kia Grand VQ-R,2011 Kia Sportage,2011 Kia Sorento,2011 Kia Pro Ceed,2011 Kia Optima Hybrid,2011 Kia Optima,2011 Kia Naimo Concept,2011 Kia KV7 Concept,2011 Kia GT Concept,2011 Kia Cadenza,2010 Kia Venga,2010 Kia Soul,2010 Kia Sorento,2010 Kia POP Concept,2010 Kia Forte Koup,2010 Kia Forte,2010 Kia Ceed SW,2010 Kia Ceed,2009 Kia VG Concept,2009 Kia Soul,2009 Kia Optima,2009 Kia No3 Concept,2009 Kia Magentis,2009 Kia Borrego,2008 Kia eco ceed Concept,2008 Kia Pro-cee-d,2008 Kia Picanto,2008 Kia KOUP Concept,2007 Kia cee-d,2007 Kia Rondo,2007 Kia Kue Concept,2007 Kia Carens,2006 Kia Sportage,2006 Kia Spectra

 

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