P2736 points to an open control circuit on solenoid F, meaning the coil path is interrupted. GM documents the code for several gearboxes. On the eight-speed of 2016 valve F is the line pressure solenoid, and an open-circuit flag for 0.3 s within 0.5 s sets the fault in one trip. In 25OBDG03A the same valve drives clutches on the nine- and ten-speed or switches the CVT's binary pump, and an impedance above 200 kOhm to ground over the same window is a Type A fault. The Corvette dual-clutch TCM tests its clutch cooling valve while switched off and flags open load at a sense voltage of roughly 1.7 to 3.0 V for 150 ms. Ford's TR9070 uses P2736 for open load on the odd clutch cooling valve. Line pressure faults usually bring a limp mode.
Medium severity. Can I keep driving?Drive as little as possible and gently. If the transmission slips or stays in one gear, go slowly to a repair shop or call for a tow truck.
Symptoms
- MIL on and limp-home mode
- Firm shifts from maximum line pressure or missing gears
Most likely causes
- Broken wire or pushed-back terminal
- Valve body connector not fully seated
- Open winding in solenoid F
- Internal TCM fault
What to check, in order
Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.
Good to know
- Repair difficulty: medium
- It can trigger limp mode.
- It affects emissions.
What each character of P2736 means
- P: Powertrain: engine and transmission
- 2: Generic code: same on every make
- 7: Transmission
- 36: Specific fault in that system
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep driving with code P2736?
Drive as little as possible and gently. If the transmission slips or stays in one gear, go slowly to a repair shop or call for a tow truck.
What causes code P2736?
The most common causes are: broken wire or pushed-back terminal; valve body connector not fully seated; open winding in solenoid F.
Related codes
- P2734Pressure Control Solenoid F Electrical
- P2737Pressure Control Solenoid F Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P2738Pressure Control Solenoid F Control Circuit Low
- P2739Pressure Control Solenoid F Control Circuit High
- P2727Pressure Control Solenoid E Control Circuit/Open
- P2812Pressure Control Solenoid G Control Circuit/Open
Sources
- gsi.ext.gm.com: 16OBDG03 Transmission Diagnostics
- gsi.ext.gm.com: 25OBDG03A
- gsi.ext.gm.com: 23OBDG07
- fordservicecontent.com: OBDSM2400OUTPUT 16Jul2024 WSM final V2 MCS7001
Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.