What does code P0753 mean?

Q: What does code P0753 mean?

Shift Solenoid 'A' Electrical. P0753 means the transmission control module (TCM) has detected an electrical fault in the circuit for shift solenoid 'A', which is the solenoid that controls one of the hydraulic shift valves inside the transmission. The computer monitors the solenoid's electrical current and sets this code when the circuit is open, shorted to ground, or shorted to power, so the solenoid cannot be commanded properly.

DTC codes / P07xx · Transmission / P0753

P0753Shift Solenoid 'A' Electrical

P0753 means the transmission control module (TCM) has detected an electrical fault in the circuit for shift solenoid 'A', which is the solenoid that controls one of the hydraulic shift valves inside the transmission. The computer monitors the solenoid's electrical current and sets this code when the circuit is open, shorted to ground, or shorted to power, so the solenoid cannot be commanded properly.

SystemPowertrain

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityMedium

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaTransmission

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.