OBD Guide

P0745

Pressure Control Solenoid A

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Gear shifting problems
  • Hard or abrupt shifts
  • Slipping when shifting gears
  • Automatic transmission goes into emergency mode
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates

Causes

  • Pressure control solenoid malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in solenoid circuit
  • Problems with the wiring harness or connectors
  • Low or contaminated transmission fluid
  • Malfunction of the automatic transmission control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Diagnose the solenoid circuit (resistance, voltage)
  3. Check connectors and wiring harness for damage
  4. Replace pressure control solenoid if necessary
  5. Reset errors and adapt the automatic transmission

Related codes

Error P0745 by Vehicle Brand