Chrysler 37 Part Throttle Unlock Solenoid Circuit
How to read it
Code 37 reads as 3 flashes, pause, 7 flashes on the check-engine light. Cycle the ignition key on, off, on, off, then leave it on with the engine off, and count the flashes on the power loss or check-engine light.
New to flash codes? The How to Read Chrysler OBD-I Codes with the Key Cycle walks through the test and what the numbers mean. The general OBD-I guide covers the rest.
What does Chrysler code 37 mean?
Part Throttle Unlock Solenoid Circuit
Common causes of 37
- Failed part throttle unlock or torque converter solenoid
- Open or shorted solenoid wiring in the trans harness
- Valve body fault blocking the unlock signal
- Faulty solenoid driver in the controller
- On some models a barometric read solenoid fault sets this same code
How to fix 37
- Check trans fluid level and condition first
- Inspect the trans connector and harness for damage and fluid intrusion
- Test the part throttle unlock solenoid resistance per the manual
- Test the barometric read solenoid on models that share this code
- Repair the external wiring before opening the transmission
- Clear the code and road test to confirm converter lockup
Source
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Sources and review
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- Chrysler OBD-I trouble codes, model and year page
live reference page (troublecodes.net)
Supports: code identity and Chrysler meaning
Fetched directly from the linked model page. Single publisher, so the record is qualified, not verified. Causes and check order are curator-written from the circuit the code names.
https://www.troublecodes.net/chrysler/84-95tbi/
- Chrysler OBD-I trouble codes, model and year page
live reference page (troublecodes.net)
Supports: code identity and Chrysler meaning
Fetched directly from the linked model page. Single publisher, so the record is qualified, not verified. Causes and check order are curator-written from the circuit the code names.
https://www.troublecodes.net/chrysler/85-95_22-25/
Last updated 2026-10-10.
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