OBD Guide

P0751

Shift Solenoid A Performance/Stuck Off

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$28–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Car won't change gear
  • The gearbox goes into emergency mode
  • Dips during acceleration
  • Increased engine speed
  • Check Engine Light Flashing

Causes

  • Solenoid A jammed
  • Open or short circuit in solenoid control circuit
  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Contaminated transmission fluid
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the transmission fluid
  2. Check the resistance of solenoid A
  3. Check the solenoid control circuit for open circuit and short circuit.
  4. Clean or replace solenoid A
  5. If necessary, replace transmission fluid and filter

Related codes

Error P0751 by Vehicle Brand