JustinWayne2015 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I'm currently at around 85,000 miles and every once in a while my check engine light and wrench light will come on and it throws the code P0976. I had the code read at O'reillies and I was told it was transmission shift solenoid 2. This has happened once a few months ago and now twice in 2 weeks. It's fine in the morning. The first two times it happened I was going up a slight hill that didn't require a downshift but the lights came on and I felt a little jolt. When I slowed down it would come down to third but wouldn't up or downshift. Select shift mode doesn't do anything when this happens. The fluid has never been changed as far as I know but when I check it it's full. I've had the car since 50,000 miles. I'm probably going to change the fluid and hope that helps. I've recently put a new battery in because the last one was 3 years old and went bad. Other than this I've never had any issues with the car. I've searched everywhere for someone else with this problem but I haven't found anything. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Are planning to flush the fluid or drain&fill? Drain & fill (3x) is more advisable when a code has already popped up. If the fluid looks "clean", then a flush can be on the menu afterwards. Hopefully, the situation is not too far gone and there is gunk on the solenoid that will be cleaned out with the new fluid, might take some time. Be sure to use Mobil 3309 or equivalent certified fluid, not a Mercon fluid. 30K mile fluid changes (like in the old days) will serve you well once the problem is resolved. About the only frequent repair I have heard of for this transmission is the valve body ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinWayne2015 Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Are planning to flush the fluid or drain&fill? Drain & fill (3x) is more advisable when a code has already popped up. If the fluid looks "clean", then a flush can be on the menu afterwards. Hopefully, the situation is not too far gone and there is gunk on the solenoid that will be cleaned out with the new fluid, might take some time. Be sure to use Mobil 3309 or equivalent certified fluid, not a Mercon fluid. 30K mile fluid changes (like in the old days) will serve you well once the problem is resolved. About the only frequent repair I have heard of for this transmission is the valve body ... Thanks for your advice. I'm planning to change the fluid and filter soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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