P0974
Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High
Generic code
Transmission System
High severity
Hard repair
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What P0974 means
- The fault code P0974 indicates that there is an issue with the circuit that controls shift solenoid 'A', which may cause issues with shifting gears.
Possible symptoms
- Erratic shifting
- Harsh shifting
- Transmission slipping
- Reduced fuel efficiency
- Illuminated check engine light
Possible causes
- Short circuit in wiring or connections
- Open circuit in wiring or connections
- Failed shift solenoid 'A'
- Failed transmission control module (TCM)
Related parts
- Shift Solenoid: It helps to change gears in automatic transmission cars. A bad solenoid causes difficulty in shifting gears
Possible solutions
- Repair any short circuits in wiring or connections
- Repair any open circuits in wiring or connections
- Replace the shift solenoid 'A'
- Replace the transmission control module (TCM) if necessary
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