P2716 indicates the powertrain or transmission control module has detected an electrical fault in the automatic transmission's pressure control solenoid 'D' circuit. The code is set when monitored voltage, current, or resistance falls outside the expected range, pointing to an open, short, or intermittent electrical problem rather than a mechanical pressure fault.
The solenoid coil can open, short internally, or develop intermittent resistance, causing the control module to flag an electrical circuit fault.
Chafed, broken, or melted wires, backed-out terminals, or poor pin tension can create an open or short-to-ground/power condition.
Transmission fluid or moisture inside the connector can bridge terminals or alter resistance, producing an intermittent electrical fault.
The internal wiring or transmission case pass-through connector can fracture or short, interrupting the circuit between the solenoid and the control module.
Although uncommon, the control module's solenoid driver circuit can fail; this should only be considered after the solenoid and all wiring have been verified good.
You can usually drive carefully to a repair facility, but the transmission may slip, shift harshly, or enter limp mode; avoid heavy loads or high speeds until repaired.
No. This is an electrical circuit code; most repairs involve replacing the solenoid, repairing wiring, or cleaning a connector.
Usually not. PCM/TCM failure is a rare cause of this code; the solenoid or wiring is far more likely. Only replace the module after proper electrical testing proves it faulty.
Low or degraded fluid does not directly set this electrical code, but fluid contamination inside the connector can cause intermittent circuit faults and should be inspected.