P076E
Shift Solenoid H Intermittent
Transmission — shift control
Generic OBD-II
Medium
What it means
P076E means the control module has detected an intermittent electrical fault in shift solenoid H's circuit — the signal cuts out briefly rather than failing outright. Because it is intermittent, you may see occasional rough shifts and a check-engine light that flickers on and off. Faults like this most often trace to wiring or a connector rather than the solenoid itself.
Medium
Can I keep driving? Often driveable — shifting may glitch now and then, and the transmission may briefly limp; it won't stop the engine from starting.
Common symptoms
What you'll notice
- Occasional rough or erratic gear changes
- Intermittent delayed or missed shifts
- Transmission briefly slipping or dropping into limp mode
- Check-engine light on (may come and go)
Common causes
Most likely first
- Intermittent open or short in the shift solenoid H wiring or connector (most common for an intermittent code)Likely
- Failing shift solenoid HCommon
- Loose or corroded electrical connectionsCommon
- Low or contaminated transmission fluidLess often
- Failed transmission control module (rare)Less often
How to diagnose & fix
Work through it in order
- Read freeze-frame data to capture the conditions when the fault set.
- Wiggle-test the solenoid harness and connector while watching live data for dropouts.
- Inspect and clean the connector; repair any chafed or corroded wiring.
- Check the transmission fluid level and condition.
- If wiring is sound, test the shift solenoid and replace if it drops out intermittently. Clear and road-test.
FAQ
Quick answers
Is it safe to drive with P076E?+
Short trips are usually fine, but the intermittent fault means shifts can misbehave unpredictably. Have it diagnosed before it becomes constant.
Can I just clear P076E?+
It may clear easily because the fault comes and goes, but it returns until the loose connection or failing solenoid is repaired.
Related codes
Often seen with P076E
Read & clear P076E yourself
Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.
✓ Verified name — SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6Guidance reviewed by OBD DashX