OBD Guide

P1657

1-4 Upshift Solenoid Control Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect gear shifting (skipping 2nd and 3rd gears)
  • Hard gear shifts
  • Switching to emergency mode of automatic transmission operation
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates
  • Reduced acceleration dynamics

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in solenoid circuit
  • Shift Solenoid 1-4 Malfunction
  • Poor contact in solenoid connector
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Transmission control module (TCM) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the solenoid control circuit
  2. Check the solenoid resistance (compare with the norm)
  3. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion
  4. Replace shift solenoid 1-4 if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the TCM (diagnostic scanner)

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