What does code P2736 mean?

Q: What does code P2736 mean?

Pressure Control Solenoid 'F' Control Circuit/Open. P2736 indicates that the transmission control module (TCM) has detected an open circuit or excessive resistance in the control circuit for pressure control solenoid 'F', which is one of the solenoids that regulates hydraulic pressure inside the automatic transmission. The TCM commands a specific current to the solenoid and monitors the resulting voltage or current feedback; when the circuit does not respond as expected, the code is stored and the transmission may enter a limp-home mode.

DTC codes / P27xx · Transmission / P2736

P2736Pressure Control Solenoid 'F' Control Circuit/Open

P2736 indicates that the transmission control module (TCM) has detected an open circuit or excessive resistance in the control circuit for pressure control solenoid 'F', which is one of the solenoids that regulates hydraulic pressure inside the automatic transmission. The TCM commands a specific current to the solenoid and monitors the resulting voltage or current feedback; when the circuit does not respond as expected, the code is stored and the transmission may enter a limp-home mode.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyProfessional

AreaTransmission

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.