P1776 on Dodge
Solenoid switch valve stuck in the low/reverse position
Severity: Inspect soon
Owners with this code describe the transmission dropping into second gear or limp mode at highway speed, which can surprise other drivers, and Chrysler issued a bulletin for the check engine light it sets.
It gets more serious if:
- Stop: Stop driving if the car repeatedly falls into limp mode on the highway or will not move; owners reported sudden gear changes at about 60 mph.
This page covers only what differs on Dodge. For what P1776 means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the P1776 guide.
What's different on Dodge
DodgeYour car
2003–2004 · Intrepid
Supported by vehicle dataA 2003 Intrepid owner was told to replace the transmission, while another shop suggested a new solenoid pack; Chrysler's bulletin lists the Intrepid.
2100804 (dodge)Status unverified
MIL illumination, DTC P1776 solenoid switch valve latched in LR position
2003–2004dakota, intrepid, neon · NHTSA 10008383
Summary-only record: the bulletin addresses a check engine light with P1776 on the listed models. It replaces an earlier bulletin dated June 1, 2004. We did not read the repair procedure.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.
Sources and review
- NHTSA complaint ODI 10351889: 2003 Dodge Intrepid, codes P1776 and P0700
- Chrysler bulletin 21-008-04 rev: MIL illumination, DTC P1776 solenoid switch valve latched in LR position
- NHTSA complaint ODI 10335662: 2004 Chrysler 300M, codes P0700 and P1776
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