P2713 Transmission pressure control solenoid D fault

Pressure control solenoid D

Severity not verified — if the car runs badly, have it inspected

We found no maker source saying whether you can drive with P2713. Toyota owners report it with slipping, weak launch and a car that stopped moving on the highway, so treat it as a transmission fault to have checked promptly.

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P2713 in short

P2713 points to a fault with pressure control solenoid D, one of the valves the transmission computer uses to set clutch pressure. Wiring, the solenoid or the control module are listed causes. Toyota owners report it with slipping and weak launch on 8-speed automatics, so get it checked soon.

Modern automatics use several pressure control solenoids to apply clutches. The computer labels them with letters. P2713 is stored when the computer finds a problem with solenoid D. Scan tools describe the fault type differently: TroubleCodes.net says circuit malfunction, while Toyota owners' readouts say stuck off.

TroubleCodes.net lists wiring, the solenoid itself and the transmission control module as the possible causes. The code alone does not say which; it only says where the computer saw the fault.

In the complaints we read, P2713 appears on 2018-2020 Toyota Highlander and RAV4 with other solenoid codes, slipping and in two cases black or burnt fluid. These are owner reports; we found no bulletin for it in the data we hold.

Most likely causes

  1. Faulty pressure control solenoid D

    Common general cause
    Why it ranks here
    TroubleCodes.net lists the solenoid itself as a cause, and the Toyota readouts show it stuck off alongside other solenoid codes.
    What would change this
    Rises if the solenoid fails an output test or its resistance is out of spec. Falls if the circuit tests fine.
    How to test the transmission control module (tcm)

  2. Wiring or connector fault to the solenoid

    Common general cause
    Why it ranks here
    Wiring is the first cause on TroubleCodes.net's list for a circuit fault on this solenoid.
    What would change this
    Rises if a connector shows damage or the circuit has a high resistance or short. Falls if wiring tests clean.

  3. Internal wear or burnt fluid in the transmission

    Supported by vehicle data
    Why it ranks here
    Several Toyota complaints pair P2713 with slipping, burnt fluid or metal debris and a replacement quote, so the solenoid code may be a result of internal wear.
    What would change this
    Rises if the fluid is dark or has metal in it and other pressure solenoid codes are stored. Falls if the fluid is clean.

  4. Transmission control module

    Possible — needs testing
    Why it ranks here
    TroubleCodes.net lists the control module, but a module fault is much less common than a solenoid or wiring fault.
    What would change this
    Rises only after solenoid and wiring have tested good.
    How to test the transmission control module (tcm)

What to test first

Start at step 1. Each result tells you what it means and where to go next.

  1. Read all codes from the transmission module with a scan tool and note other pressure control solenoid codes stored with P2713, such as P2714 or P0745.

    Low riskTool: scan tool that reads the transmission module

    • IfSeveral solenoid codes are stored and the car slips or launches weakly

      It meansPossible internal wear; have the fluid and pressures checked.

      Go to step 2

    • IfP2713 is the only code and shifting is normal

      It meansLook at the solenoid wiring and connector.

      Go to step 2

  2. Have a shop check the fluid, test the solenoid and its circuit, and check line pressure.

    Best left to a shopTool: scan tool with transmission output controls, multimeter, pressure gauge

    Warning:Testing involves a running transmission, hot fluid and a vehicle that may lose drive suddenly. Leave this to a shop.

Symptoms

  • Check engine light
  • Slipping or harsh shifting
  • Weak acceleration from a stop (0 to 20 mph) on a Highlander
  • Car stops moving forward while driving Gets more serious: stop and have it checked.

How to fix

  1. Do not clear the codes before the transmission module has been read; the stored data helps the shop.

  2. Ask a Toyota dealer whether your VIN has an open bulletin or software update for transmission slipping or harsh shifts.

Parts and cost context

  • Transmission control module (TCM):Solenoid and valve body work is a shop job. Labor varies; get a quote.

Labor varies by vehicle and shop; get a quote before you approve a repair.

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On your vehicle

Toyota

  • 2018–2019 · Highlander

    Supported by vehicle data

    Two Highlander owners (2018 and 2019, UA80 8-speed) report P2713 with other solenoid codes, slipping or weak launch and a replacement quote. Owner reports only.

  • 2020 · RAV4

    Possible — needs testing

    A 2020 RAV4 owner reports P2713 with P2681, P2816 and P08BA, slipping and metal in the fluid. Owner report only.

  • P0700Transmission module requests the check engine light

    Primary / secondary Common general cause

    Likely primary: P2713. A TCM fault code like P2713 is what sits behind a generic P0700; a basic reader may show only P0700.

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Sources and review

  1. NHTSA complaint ODI 11709274, 2018 Toyota Highlander — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (owner complaint)
  2. NHTSA complaint ODI 11712764, 2019 Toyota Highlander — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (owner complaint)
  3. P2713 trouble code — TroubleCodes.net
  4. NHTSA complaint ODI 11757837, 2020 Toyota RAV4 — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (owner complaint)
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