P0745 fault code: what it means

P0745: Pressure control solenoid fault. Harsh or flared shifts.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Costly if missed

Usual causes, most likely first

faulty pressure solenoid
old or dirty fluid
conductor plate fault

P0745 by make

Mercedes-Benz

Pressure control solenoid fault. Harsh or flared shifts.

Usual causes: faulty pressure solenoid; old or dirty fluid; conductor plate fault

Mitsubishi

CVT line pressure solenoid valve fault. Harsh or slipping engagement, poor acceleration.

Usual causes: line pressure solenoid; valve body; wiring fault

Nissan

Line pressure solenoid valve fault on older Jatco CVTs. Line pressure goes to fail-safe: harsh or slow engagement, poor acceleration, possible belt slip.

Usual causes: line pressure solenoid valve; valve body fault; wiring or connector fault; old or burnt CVT fluid

Suzuki

Automatic transmission pressure control solenoid fault. Harsh or slipping shifts.

Usual causes: pressure control solenoid; valve body; wiring fault; old ATF

What the repair usually costs

CVT fluid service (car)NZ$250–NZ$580 · A$250–A$550
CVT fluid and filter service (SUV / Subaru / X-Trail)NZ$420–NZ$880 · A$400–A$830

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Before you clear it

Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.

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