The Lemon IndexShift solenoid E isn't working as commanded, so the transmission may skip gears, shift harshly or stay in one gear.
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Failed shift solenoid E. Then: dirty or low fluid; wiring or valve body fault.
Owners named P0770 in 9 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Toyota Camry.
Cars owners report it on
Complaints that name P0770, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.
Years owners report it on most: 2001 Toyota RAV4
Transmission problems by year: Toyota Camry · Toyota RAV4
The details
What P0770 means
Shift solenoid E isn't working as commanded, so the transmission may skip gears, shift harshly or stay in one gear.
Can I drive with P0770?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Common causes of P0770
- Failed shift solenoid E
- Dirty or low fluid
- Wiring or valve body fault
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
Model years that report P0770 most
2001 Toyota RAV4 (2).
Related codes
P0775 P0776 P0777 P0766 P0765 P0761 P0760 P0780
Quick answers
What does P0770 mean?
Shift Solenoid E Malfunction. Shift solenoid E isn't working as commanded, so the transmission may skip gears, shift harshly or stay in one gear.
Can I drive with P0770?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
What causes P0770?
Failed shift solenoid E; Dirty or low fluid; Wiring or valve body fault.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P0770. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.