Shift Solenoid Valve

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Fig 1: Identifying 1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

The 1-2 shift solenoid (SS) valve is a normally open exhaust valve that is attached to the valve body. The PCM controls the solenoid by grounding the solenoid through an internal quad driver. The 1-2 SS valve is ON in FIRST and FOURTH gear. When commanded ON, the 1-2 SS valve redirects fluid to act on the 1 -2 shift valve.

There are two PCM related diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) associated with the 1-2 SS valve: P0751 and P0753.

The PCM monitors the 1-2 SS circuit for an open or short to ground condition. If the PCM detects an open or short to ground condition, then DTC P0753 sets. If the PCM detects an incorrect gear ratio, then DTC P0751 sets. When DTC P0753 or P0751 sets, the PCM commands maximum line pressure, freezes shift adapts from being updated, and inhibits 3-2 downshifts.