P078C: Shift Timing Solenoid B Low — what it means, the affected system and what to check before replacing parts.
Meaning, symptoms, causes and checks
The monitored electrical level for shift-timing solenoid B is low. This does not establish low hydraulic pressure or a failed solenoid; vehicle-specific circuit data are required.
Affected system: Powertrain
Symptoms
- Warning light may illuminate
- Related system function may be impaired
- Vehicle-specific symptoms vary
Possible causes
- Transmission fluid, hydraulic, solenoid, connector, or control-circuit issue
- Related wiring, connector, power or ground fault
- Vehicle-specific mechanical or control issue
What to check
- Record stored and pending codes and freeze-frame data
- Compare commanded and actual transmission data, inspect fluid condition and level according to the vehicle procedure, then test the relevant circuit and solenoid.
- Confirm measured values against the vehicle service information
- Retest under the conditions that set the code
- Compare commanded and actual transmission data, inspect fluid condition and level according to the vehicle procedure, then test the relevant circuit and solenoid.
- Repair the verified cause and confirm the code does not return
Also written as: P078C-00, P078C00, PO78C (some scan tools add the fault-type byte, e.g. -00).