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P0767: Shift Solenoid D Stuck On

Quick answer: The controller believes shift-solenoid D is staying applied when it should release or change state.

Drivers also search this fault as shift solenoid D stuck on, P0767 stuck on code, solenoid D stays applied.

Severity: high Family: powertrain Related paths: 9
Meaning

What P0767 usually means

P0767 is the stuck-on branch of the D-side shift-solenoid story. That matters because stuck-on faults do not feel the same as a dead or missing solenoid. The transmission may overlap shifts, hold the wrong gear too long, or behave like one hydraulic command never lets go after the module has already moved on. In real diagnosis the fault can live in a shorted circuit, a mechanically jammed solenoid, or a valve-body path that keeps pressure applied after the command should have released. That makes P0767 useful because it narrows the symptom pattern instead of treating every harsh-shift complaint as the same.

Fast triage

Start here before chasing parts

  • Scan first: save freeze-frame and pending codes before clearing anything.
  • Confirm the complaint: compare the stored code with current drivability symptoms.
  • Use context: trims, live data, and related codes usually narrow the fault faster than guesswork.
  • Work simplest to hardest: leaks, connectors, maintenance items, and known patterns before expensive components.
Initial checks

What to check first

  • Ask whether the transmission feels like it hangs onto a gear or overlaps one shift into the next, because that behavior fits stuck-on faults well.
  • Check for companion electrical codes that could support a short-to-power or shared harness failure.
  • Compare command state to actual shift feel if the platform offers bidirectional or live transmission data.
Driving risk

Can you keep driving?

P0767 can create harsh overlap and wrong-gear behavior that adds heat and wear quickly. Driving should be minimized if the transmission is hanging gears or slamming shifts.

High urgency: If symptoms are active, reduce driving and diagnose quickly before secondary damage builds.
Symptoms

Common symptoms

  • Harsh Shifting
  • Stuck in Limp Mode
  • transmission hangs a gear too long
  • hard overlap between shifts
  • wrong gear after one shift event
  • harsh engagement after release delay
  • limp mode after gear does not release cleanly
Likely causes

Common causes behind this code

  • Shift solenoid D is mechanically stuck on
  • Short-to-power or driver fault keeps the D solenoid energized
  • Valve-body wear or sticking holds the hydraulic state after command change
  • Contaminated fluid slows release of the D-side hydraulic path
  • Control logic or internal harness issue keeps the D path applied longer than intended

Cause phrases often tied to this code: shift solenoid D stuck on, short to power on D solenoid, dirty fluid sticking valve body, D solenoid will not release, hydraulic command stays applied.

Diagnostic order

Suggested workflow

  1. Review freeze-frame and identify the exact event where the D path appears not to release correctly.
  2. Inspect the D-solenoid circuit for shorts, connector damage, or driver faults that could hold it on electrically.
  3. Road-test and compare real shift behavior with commanded state as closely as the platform allows.
  4. If the electrical side behaves normally, widen the diagnosis to valve-body sticking and contaminated hydraulic passages.
  5. After repair, confirm the transmission releases and completes gear changes normally through repeated warm shifts.
Avoid guesswork

Common mistakes

  • Treating P0767 like the same failure pattern as a stuck-off code.
  • Replacing hard parts without proving whether the D path is being held on electrically.
  • Ignoring dirty fluid and valve-body sticking when the complaint clearly feels like a release problem.
Repair path

Practical fix guidance

  • Use P0767 to decide whether the D path is being held on electrically or hydraulically.
  • Repair circuit, connector, and valve-body issues before assuming severe internal damage.
  • Confirm the fix with repeated warm shifts so the release side is actually challenged.
Vehicle context

Affected brands in this MVP

Brand hubs help broaden internal linking now and can evolve into make-specific diagnostic notes later.

Aliases and common searches

English phrases tied to P0767

Useful when the driver knows the wording but not the exact DTC yet.

  • shift solenoid D stuck on
  • P0767 stuck on code
  • solenoid D stays applied
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FAQ

Quick questions about P0767

What does stuck on mean for P0767?

It means the controller believes the D-side command or hydraulic state is remaining applied when it should release.

Can a short to power cause P0767?

Yes. An electrical fault that keeps the solenoid energized is one classic reason a stuck-on code appears.

Does P0767 always require valve-body work?

No. The solenoid, wiring, connector, and control driver still need to be checked before blaming the valve body alone.