2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve Performance – No Third or Fourth Gear


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P0757 SATURN Possible Causes

  • Low transmission fluid level
  • Dirty transmission fluid
  • Faulty 2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve
  • 2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve harness or connectors
  • 2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve circuit is open or shorted

How do I fix code P0757 SATURN?

  Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.

Tech Notes

  • There is a factory service bulletin for the following Saturn Models:
  • 2005-2006 Saturn Relay
  • 2005-2006 Saturn Relay AWD
  • 2005-2007 Saturn Relay EXT
  • Saturn Factory Service Bulletin OBDII Code P0757

Cost of diagnosing the P0757 SATURN code

  The cost of diagnosing the P0757 SATURN code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

Possible Symptoms

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
  • Transmission will not shift gears

P0757 SATURN Description

  The 2-3 Shift Solenoid (SS) valve controls the fluid flow acting on the 2-3 shift valves. The 2-3 SS valve is a normally-open exhaust valve that is used with the 1-2 SS valve in order to allow four different shifting combinations. When the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects a 1-2-2-1 shift pattern, then the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0757 sets.

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