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P0765 Dodge Code - Underdrive Solenoid Circuit Fault

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code P0765 Dodge?

  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Dirty transmission fluid
  • Faulty UD solenoid valve
  • UD solenoid valve harness is open or shorted
  • UD solenoid valve circuit poor electrical connection

|How to Fix the P0765 Dodge Code?

Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

|Code P0765 Dodge Tech Notes

There is a factory service bulletin for the following Dodge models:
2004 Dodge Dakota
2004 Dodge Durango
2005 Dodge Durango
2005 Dodge 300
2005 Dodge Magnum
2005 Dodge Dakota
Dodge Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0765

|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code P0765 Dodge?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0765 Dodge code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

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|What are Code P0765 Dodge Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
  • Transmission will not shift gears

|What Does the P0765 Dodge Code Mean?

Underdrive (UD) clutch solenoid valve is turned ON or OFF by the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in response to signals sent from the Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch, Vehicle Speed and Engine Control Module (ECM) (throttle opening). Gears will then be shifted to the optimum position. The P0765 code is detected when the ECM detects an improper voltage drop when it tries to operate the solenoid valve.

P0765 Dodge Code - Underdrive Solenoid Circuit Fault

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