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P0765 Dodge Code - Underdrive Solenoid Circuit Fault

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0765 Dodge?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • 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

Code 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

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How to Fix the DTC P0765 Dodge?

Check 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 pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

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

What are Code 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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