The Lemon IndexThe shift timing solenoid has a fault.
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Failed solenoid. Then: wiring fault.
Owners named P0785 in 5 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Chevrolet.
The details
What P0785 means
The shift timing solenoid has a fault.
Can I drive with P0785?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
40% of the owner complaints that name P0785 also say the car warning lights and electrical faults. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.
Common causes of P0785
- Failed solenoid
- Wiring fault
A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
What owners describe
- Warning lights and electrical faults: 40% of complaints
Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.
Related codes
P0780 P0777 P0776 P0775 P0796 P0770 P07A3 P0766
Quick answers
What does P0785 mean?
Shift/Timing Solenoid. The shift timing solenoid has a fault.
Can I drive with P0785?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
What causes P0785?
Failed solenoid; Wiring fault.
Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P0785. 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.