What are the common causes of P0751?

Shift solenoid A stuck closed. Debris blocking the solenoid A valve. Low or dirty transmission fluid. A weak solenoid A coil. A worn valve body bore.

Command shift solenoid a on a scan tool and watch the shift. Check the fluid level and condition. Measure the solenoid A resistance. Test the solenoid A circuit for a short. Replace the solenoid if the shift does not respond. Clear the code and retest.

P0751

Shift Solenoid A Performance/Stuck Off

System: Transmission (P code)
Lamp: Check Engine Light
Category: Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P0751 means Shift Solenoid A Performance/Stuck Off.

Where it lives

For P0751, start at the solenoid the description names.

Check these first

Shift solenoid A stuck closed
Debris blocking the solenoid A valve
Low or dirty transmission fluid
A weak solenoid A coil
A worn valve body bore

What to do next

Command shift solenoid a on a scan tool and watch the shift
Check the fluid level and condition
Measure the solenoid A resistance
Test the solenoid A circuit for a short
Replace the solenoid if the shift does not respond
Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.