Code P0753 X2, where is the shift solenoid located?
AMANDA ARMSTRONG
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2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
3.8L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
24,264,200 MILES
Can't find the shift solenoid.
Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 AT 9:47 AM
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KEN L
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Code P0753 refers to a malfunction in Shift Solenoid A Electrical.
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Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 AT 12:38 PM
AMANDA ARMSTRONG
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I have removed the transmission pan and the filter but I still haven't seen the solenoid.
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Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 AT 2:07 PM
KEN L
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Can you upload an image of what you are seeing so I can help? The code is for the electrical connection so the solenoid might be shorted which is common.
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Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 AT 8:58 AM
AMANDA ARMSTRONG
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Yeah, I can do that but let me wake up.
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Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 AT 10:45 AM
KEN L
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No problem.
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Thursday, May 18th, 2023 AT 11:26 AM
AMANDA ARMSTRONG
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This is with the transmission pan and filter off.
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Thursday, May 18th, 2023 AT 5:09 PM
KEN L
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Sorry the pan you need to remove is on the side of the transmission to replace the shift solenoids. Here are the location and instructions in the images below. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Friday, May 19th, 2023 AT 12:07 PM
AMANDA ARMSTRONG
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So, do I have to drop the transmission to get to the shift solenoid?
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Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 AT 6:03 PM
KEN L
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It looks like it. You may be able to remove the transmission and maybe an engine mount to lower it enough to remove the side pan. Here is how the job is done. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Monday, June 5th, 2023 AT 9:22 AM
AMANDA ARMSTRONG
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I just found out that the paperwork on the Grand Prix is wrong. It is a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix. Any chance you could tell me where the shift solenoid is located still?
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Thursday, June 8th, 2023 AT 2:06 PM
KEN L
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No problem, it looks like it is in the same place. Check out the images (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.