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P0747

Pressure Control Solenoid A Stuck On

Pressure control solenoid A appears electrically commanded off but pressure feedback indicates it is stuck on. Line pressure stays high.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: hard

Symptoms

  • Check engine or transmission warning light on
  • Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
  • Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
  • Slipping or shuddering during gear changes

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Solenoid stuck on mechanicallyCommon
  • Valve body contaminationPossible
  • Carbon or debris buildup preventing free movementLess likely

Parts involved

  • Pressure Control Solenoid
  • Valve Body

P0747 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.