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P0753 Saturn Code - 1-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical

Quick Answer

The 1-2 Shift Solenoid (SS) valve controls the fluid flow acting on the 1-2 and 3-4 shift valves. Common causes include Low transmission fluid level, Dirty transmission fluid, Faulty 1-2 Shift Solenoid valve. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

What it means: P0753 Saturn indicates 1-2 Shift Solenoid Circuit Electrical.
Common causes: Common causes include Low transmission fluid level, Dirty transmission fluid, Faulty 1-2 Shift Solenoid valve.
Severity: High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
Can I drive?: Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

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Code Popularity 3,198

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Urgent (Diagnose now) (3 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Advanced (Pro) (3 / 3)

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Table of contents Created and updated by William Orellana on Jun 26, 2020

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Code P0753 Saturn Description

The 1-2 Shift Solenoid (SS) valve controls the fluid flow acting on the 1-2 and 3-4 shift valves. The 1-2 SS valve is a normally-open exhaust valve that is used with the 2-3 SS valve in order to allow four different shifting combinations. The solenoid attaches to the control valve body within the transmission. When the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects a continuous open, short to ground or short to power in the 1-2 SS valve circuit, then the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0753 is set.

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What does this mean?

What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0753 Saturn?

Low transmission fluid level
Dirty transmission fluid
Faulty 1-2 Shift Solenoid valve
1-2 Shift Solenoid valve harness or connectors
1-2 Shift Solenoid valve circuit is open or shorted

How to Fix the DTC P0753 Saturn?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P0753 Saturn code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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About the author: William Orellana is a Master Mechanic and Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of experience diagnosing and repairing vehicles. Learn more about his background.