P0769 Shift Solenoid D Intermittent

P0769 indicates an intermittent shift solenoid D fault. The command circuit or hydraulic response for solenoid D is not consistently reliable.

Code details

Generic OBD-II · P0

System: Transmission
Code type: Generic (SAE / ISO controlled)
Standard: SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6

Diagnostic boundary

A diagnostic trouble code reports that a monitored test failed. It does not prove one specific part is bad, and manufacturer logic can add vehicle-specific conditions.

Do not authorize internal transmission work until the intermittent electrical path is tested.

Symptoms of P0769

Harsh, delayed, or slipping shifts, or being stuck in one gear.
Check-engine light, sometimes with limp-home mode.
Flaring RPM or a shudder under load.

Common causes of P0769

Low or degraded transmission fluid.
A failing speed sensor, shift solenoid, or pressure-control circuit.
Wiring, connector, or internal hydraulic/mechanical faults.

Useful checks before replacing parts

Monitor solenoid D command, actual gear ratio, input speed, output speed, and pressure-control data during the affected shift.
Inspect wiring through the case connector, internal harness clips, terminal tension, solenoid resistance, and heat-related opens.
Check whether the fault appears after warm-up, over bumps, under load, or during one repeatable shift event.

Related OBD-II codes

These nearby transmission entries can help compare wording and pin down the fault area.