{"id":74648,"date":"2022-10-09T22:57:49","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T05:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=74648"},"modified":"2023-09-04T22:00:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T05:00:35","slug":"p0976-code-shift-solenoid-b-control-circuit-low","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0976-code-shift-solenoid-b-control-circuit-low\/","title":{"rendered":"P0976 Code: Shift Solenoid \u201cB\u201d Control Circuit Low"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_59ee4c-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_59ee4c-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_59ee4c-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_59ee4c-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_59ee4c-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_59ee4c-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_59ee4c-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_59ee4c-30{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_59ee4c-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_59ee4c-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_59ee4c-30 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-31213f  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-5fdf7c\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5879d7-e2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5879d7-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5879d7-e2\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5879d7-e2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5879d7-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5879d7-e2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5879d7-e2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_5879d7-e2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5879d7-e2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_5879d7-e2 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_5879d7-e2\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A problem with the shift solenoid or its circuit will cause the powertrain control module (PCM) to log a P0976 trouble code.<\/li><li>Low transmission fluid levels, a faulty solenoid, or issues with the transmission control module may cause this code to be logged.<\/li><li>If this code is present, your vehicle might exhibit symptoms like poor fuel economy and shifting problems.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Is your vehicle showing symptoms of a bad transmission? You should check if your vehicle&rsquo;s powertrain control module (PCM) has stored any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/search-obd2-codes-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"trouble codes\">trouble codes<\/a> by connecting a scan tool. If the P0976 code has been triggered, you can read this article to know the code&rsquo;s definition and common causes and symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does the P0976 Code Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0976 is defined as Shift Solenoid &ldquo;B&rdquo; Control Circuit Low. This code is triggered when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/transmission-control-module\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"transmission control module (TCM)\">transmission control module (TCM)<\/a> detects a shift solenoid isn&rsquo;t performing properly. This code is meant to signify that the problem corresponds to the shift solenoid in the &ldquo;B&rdquo; circuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shift-solenoid-automatic-transmission-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"shift solenoid of an automatic transmission assembly\" class=\"wp-image-74885\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shift-solenoid-automatic-transmission-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shift-solenoid-automatic-transmission-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shift-solenoid-automatic-transmission-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shift-solenoid-automatic-transmission-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shift-solenoid-automatic-transmission.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The P0976 code is triggered when the TCM detects a problem in the &ldquo;B&rdquo; circuit of the shift solenoid.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/automatic-transmission-solenoid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Shift solenoids\">Shift solenoids<\/a> are critical components of an automatic transmission because they direct hydraulic fluid through the transmission&rsquo;s channels. Since the transmission relies on hydraulic fluid movement to shift gears, problems with the transmission&rsquo;s shift solenoid can cause problems when it comes to shifting gears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Note: <\/strong>The definition of the P0976 code can be different depending on the vehicle manufacturer. Consult the appropriate repair manual or repair database for the exact code definition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Causes of the P0976 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The problems that trigger the P0976 code are the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Low transmission fluid levels<\/li><li>Failed transmission shift solenoid<\/li><li>Faulty <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/car-wiring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"wiring\">wiring<\/a><\/li><li>Failed TCM or software in need of an update<\/li><li>An internal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/transmission-valve-body-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"valve body\">valve body<\/a> or transmission failure<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Common Symptoms of the P0976 Code?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your vehicle might exhibit the following symptoms when the P0976 code is triggered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/check-engine-light-flashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Illuminated check engine light\">Illuminated check engine light<\/a><\/li><li>Decreased fuel efficiency<\/li><li>Transmission shifting problems<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/transmission-valve-body-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"transmission valve body image\" class=\"wp-image-74887\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/transmission-valve-body-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/transmission-valve-body-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/transmission-valve-body-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/transmission-valve-body-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/transmission-valve-body-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/transmission-valve-body-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/transmission-valve-body-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>An internal issue with the valve body can trigger the P0976 code.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Diagnose the P0976 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Identifying the main cause of the P0976 code can be difficult because there are several components that you need to check. You might need special knowledge or tools to access and test parts like the shift solenoid and TCM. If you want to properly diagnose the P0976 code in your vehicle, it&rsquo;s best to consult a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about this issue and its diagnostic process, then you should check out this video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Transmission Shift Solenoid Quick-Fix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7MK_6sCMlS0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Fix the P0976 Code<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to fix the problems causing the P0976 code to trigger? You should try to find the culprit first. Otherwise, you might end up misdiagnosing the issue and not fixing the root cause. After finding the cause, you can look at reputable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/best-online-resources-to-help-you-learn-how-to-fix-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"internet repair resources and how-to guides\">internet repair resources and how-to guides<\/a> to learn how to fix it. You should rely on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-you-should-always-consult-a-repair-manual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"repair guides\">repair guides<\/a> that correspond to your specific vehicle make and model since repair procedures for DTCs can vary greatly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&rsquo;t have much experience diagnosing DTCs, you should consult a professional mechanic.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Is your vehicle showing symptoms of a bad transmission? 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