P0750

Shift Solenoid A

Q: Is it safe to drive with P0750?

You can usually limp it to a shop, but if it's stuck in limp mode expect no downshifts and weak acceleration. Avoid long trips until it's fixed.

Q: Can I just clear P0750?

Clearing may restore normal shifting briefly, but the fault returns until the solenoid, wiring, or valve body issue is repaired.

Transmission — shift control Generic OBD-II Medium

What it means

P0750 flags a problem with shift solenoid A, one of the electrically controlled valves the transmission uses to change gears. When it doesn't operate correctly, shifts can become harsh, erratic, or missed, and the transmission may fall back into a safe "limp" gear. The engine still starts and runs — the issue is with gear changes, not with running the engine.

Medium

Can I keep driving? Often driveable, but the transmission may drop into limp mode (one gear) — drive gently to a shop; it won't stop the engine from starting.

Real-world scan data

Seen in

124

scans in the past year

Found in

<0.1%

of scans

<0.1%

of scans that found faults

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Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Harsh, erratic, or missed shifts
Transmission stuck in one gear (limp mode)
Slipping or wrong-gear engagement
Reduced acceleration
Check-engine light on

Common causes

Most likely first

Failed shift solenoid ALikely
Damaged wiring or corroded connector in the solenoid circuitCommon
Low or contaminated transmission fluid affecting solenoid operationCommon
Sticking or debris-clogged valve body passageLess often
Failed transmission control module (rare)Less often

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

Read freeze-frame data and check for related shift-solenoid codes.
Check the transmission fluid level and condition; service if dirty or low.
Inspect the solenoid wiring and connector for damage or corrosion.
Measure the shift solenoid's resistance and actuate it with a scan tool; replace if it fails to respond or is out of spec.
If the solenoid checks out, inspect the valve body. Clear the code and road-test.

FAQ

Quick answers

Is it safe to drive with P0750?+

You can usually limp it to a shop, but if it's stuck in limp mode expect no downshifts and weak acceleration. Avoid long trips until it's fixed.

Can I just clear P0750?+

Clearing may restore normal shifting briefly, but the fault returns until the solenoid, wiring, or valve body issue is repaired.

Read & clear P0750 yourself

Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.

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