PowertrainP0976

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low

38 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range normally covers the transmission control system, but some manufacturers use P07-P09 codes for unrelated functions (fuel pump control, air-mix motors, lighting or windows). Check the description before assuming it is a transmission fault.

2Common causes

Low or dirty transmission fluid
Faulty shift solenoid
Faulty speed sensor
Wiring or connector fault
Internal transmission wear

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the transmission slips, jerks, will not shift, or a transmission temperature warning is on, stop driving and let it cool: continuing can cause expensive damage. If the code names a different system (for example the fuel pump), treat it on its own terms; a fuel-pump control failure can stall the car, so have it checked before driving further. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 38

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0976	S2 solenoid B+ GND short Brand	Powertrain
BMW	P0976	Short circuit to negative Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Chrysler	P0976	shift solenoid B control circuit low Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Daihatsu	P0976	S2 solenoid system Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0976	Växelsolenoid 'B' styrkrets låg Brand	Powertrain
Fiat	P0976	Shift solenoid 'B' Control circuit low Brand	Powertrain
Ford	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Geely	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0976	Shift Solenoid Valve 2 Control Circuit Low Voltage Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0976	Transmission pressure regulator electrical distribution system 2 (shift solenoid B) - Short circuit to ground or open circuit Brand	Powertrain
Mahindra	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Maserati	P0976	shift solenoid B control circuit low Brand	Powertrain
Mazda	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0976	2-6 brake linear solenoid low Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Perodua	P0976	S2 solenoid system Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Porsche	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0976	2-6 brake linear solenoid low Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0976	S2 GND Short Brand	Powertrain
Subaru	P0976	Shift Solenoid B Control Circuit Low SAE	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0976	Shift solenoid B (#2) control circuit low Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0976	Shift Solenoid 'B' Control Circuit Low Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0976	S2 solenoid valve circuit short to ground Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0976 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	P097600	SS-B solenoid circuit short to ground Brand	Powertrain

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