P0753 fault code: what it means

P0753: Shift solenoid A electrical fault. Missing gears or limp mode.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Costly if missed

Usual causes, most likely first

faulty shift solenoid
13-pin connector oil leak
conductor plate fault

P0753 by make

Mercedes-Benz

Shift solenoid A electrical fault. Missing gears or limp mode.

Usual causes: faulty shift solenoid; 13-pin connector oil leak; conductor plate fault

Mitsubishi

6AT low clutch linear solenoid valve fault. Shifting 1st-4th affected.

Usual causes: low clutch linear solenoid; wiring fault; valve body

Suzuki

Shift solenoid A (No.1) electrical fault. Transmission goes into fail-safe gear.

Usual causes: shift solenoid No.1; wiring fault; TCM

What the repair usually costs

Automatic transmission rebuild, 6-speed and up (sent to specialist)NZ$7,190–NZ$13,080 · A$6,190–A$11,830
DSG / dual-clutch mechatronic unit replacement (new or reman)NZ$4,300–NZ$7,160 · A$3,750–A$6,390
DSG mechatronic repair / rebuild (unit sent to specialist)NZ$2,070–NZ$4,800 · A$1,890–A$4,250
Electronic throttle body replaceNZ$470–NZ$1,290 · A$440–A$1,190

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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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