Medium Powertrain-code

P0746

P0746 Pressure Control Solenoid A Perf/Off

How to easily diagnose, repair, and symptoms and causes of a P0746 code that indicates a detected stuck off condition or performance problem with the A pressure control solenoid.

Generally safe to drive — book service soon

This code's severity is medium and not flagged as a safety risk. Drive carefully and schedule service. Continued driving with an active code can void warranty work and cause secondary damage.

Symptoms

  • No symptoms documented

Likely causes

Causes vary by vehicle. A technician will run targeted diagnostics.

Repair approach

  1. 1 Repair or replace a faulty transmission pump
  2. 2 Flashing or replacing PCM
  3. 3 Replace faulty Pressure Control Solenoid
  4. 4 Transmission flush to clean passages
  5. 5 Repairing or replacing wiring
  6. 6 Changing the fluid and filter
  7. 7 Repair or replace defective transmission valve body
  8. 8 Cleaning corrosion from connectors
Labor estimate
2h typical
Range: 1h – 4h
Parts cost
$0 – $500
Range varies by year/make/model

Information shown is reference-grade and may vary by vehicle. Always have a qualified technician confirm the cause before any repair.