My roommates 05 vibe's check engine light came on and she took it to autozone and they ran a computer check on the car and said it is a p2716 pressure control, silinoid D, electrical code. I called the local dealer and they of course said she would have to bring the car in to be checked out. Does anybody know how to fix this problem or is it something that can be over looked?

I suggest you take this to a transmission shop and have the code checked especially if the car is out of warranty. If it is still under warranty take the car to the dealership. The Pressure Control Solenoid determines the quality and accuracy of the shift points and if you let it go the transmission will not shift properly after a period of time.

The pressure control solenoid is used by the PCM to raise the mainline hydraulic pressure during high throttle - this increases the holding force on the clutches and bands and prevents slipping. The pressure control solenoid is controlled by pulses from the PCM and this in turn operates the boost valve insde the valve body.

The problem could be either in the PCM or it could be an electrical problem with the solenoid. As suggested it should be diagnosed by a transmission tech. They can check if the PCM is good by looking at the pulses with an oscilloscope at the connector and they should also be able to test the continuity of the solenoid. If the solenoid is faulty the valve body will need to be removed and the solenoid replaced.

It is not a major repair.