P0770: Shift Solenoid E Malfunction
Short answer: P0770 means “Shift Solenoid E Malfunction”. It is a standard OBD-II code, so the basic meaning is the same on every car. Below is what it means on each of the 7 cars we cover, with a link to the full page for each car.
Standard OBD-II code Same meaning on all cars (SAE J2012).
P0770 on each car
| Car | Meaning on this car | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Vitz (1st gen) | Shift solenoid valve SL malfunction (lock-up) | medium |
| Toyota Corolla (9th gen, E120) | SL SOLENOID VALVE MALFUNCTION (P0770/64) | high |
| Toyota Corolla (11th gen, E170) | Shift Solenoid E Malfunction | medium |
| Toyota Corolla (10th gen, E140) | Shift Solenoid E Malfunction | medium |
| Honda City (5th gen, GM2) | Shift Solenoid E Malfunction | medium |
| Honda Civic (10th gen, FC) | Shift Solenoid E Malfunction | medium |
| Suzuki Wagon R (Pakistan, K10B) | Shift Solenoid E Malfunction | medium |
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
Likely causes
- Fault in the part or circuit named in the code
What to check, in order
- Read the code with a scanner that can read the gearbox computer
- Check the gearbox fluid level and condition with the correct procedure
- Check the connector and wiring at the gearbox
- Have a gearbox specialist confirm before replacing parts
Causes and checks above are the general meaning. The exact test steps and values differ by car: open your car’s page.