Code P0760, after driving a short distance it goes into limp mode, could it be the shift solenoid?

Tiny
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Have code p0760. After driving the car for a mile or two it goes into limp mode. If I shut the vehicle off it drives regularly again for a few more miles. I was wondering if replacing the shift solenoid would possibly fix the issue.
Friday, April 4th, 2025 AT 4:25 AM

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Tiny
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Yes, it can, this code means:

P0760 - Shift Solenoid C Malfunction

I must warn you though if the transmission is having an internal issue this will not fix it FYI. They service the shift solenoid by replacing the module, here is what it looks like, be sure to clear the codes once the repair is completed. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Friday, April 4th, 2025 AT 2:31 PM
Tiny
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So I have to change the whole valve body to change the part?
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Friday, April 4th, 2025 AT 3:13 PM
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You might be able to take the valve body apart and find the shift solenoid. It is the one with the drgrn/drblu wire going to it. I would put 12 volts to it to see if you can hear it click. If not, it is bad. But like I say, the transmission might have an internal issue and cause this code because the fluid pressure is dumping.
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Saturday, April 5th, 2025 AT 10:50 AM
Tiny
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I bought a valve body and solenoid pack. I'll install and today and let you know. I don't think there's anything internally wrong with the transmission because I believe it would throw another code. Only code is p0760.
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Saturday, April 5th, 2025 AT 1:24 PM
Tiny
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Yep, I think it should fix it as well but I like to give that warning.
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Sunday, April 6th, 2025 AT 12:55 PM
Tiny
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Replaced the valve body assembly/ solenoid pack and it fixed the issue.

Thanks
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Monday, April 7th, 2025 AT 1:57 PM
Tiny
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 AT 8:26 AM
Tiny
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No problem. Now it's time to sell this piece of crap. I'm staying away from the 62te.
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Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 AT 10:39 AM
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Lol, yep it comes a time in every ownership to part ways.
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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 AT 10:09 AM

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