A gearbox pressure control solenoid has an electrical fault. On a modern automatic the box will usually default to a safe fixed gear.
P2716 — also written P2716, P 2716, 2716 — is the OBD-II code for pressure control solenoid 'd' electrical. Same code, same fix: this page covers every spelling of it.
P2716 is a transmission fault code, typically costing £250–£2200 to put right in a UK garage.
What causes P2716?
- Failed solenoid coil
- Wiring fault inside the gearbox harness
- Mechatronic unit failure
- Fluid contamination
How P2716 is fixed
- Read the transmission module directly
- Test the solenoid resistance through the gearbox plug
- Replace the solenoid or mechatronic unit
- Fluid and filter service
P2716 repair cost in the UK
Most P2716 repairs land between £250–£2200 including parts and labour. The spread is wide because the cheap fix (a sensor, a hose, a leak) and the expensive fix (a major component) throw the same code — which is why a proper diagnosis before parts are bought saves the most money.
Can you drive with P2716?
Limp mode with a fixed gear. Drive gently to a garage rather than continuing normally.
Urgency: high.