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1997 BMW 318TI E36

1.9L I4 M44RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor593Torque3471Fluid7DTC642Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P0750moderate severityPowertrain

Shift Solenoid A

on 1997 BMW 318ti E36 1.9L I4 M44 · RWD

What this code means

Malfunction in shift solenoid A.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Harsh shifting
  • Wrong gear starts
  • Limp mode
  • Stuck in one gear

Common causes

  • Faulty shift solenoid A
  • Wiring damage
  • PCM/TCM driver failure
  • Contaminated fluid damaging solenoid

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test solenoid resistance
  2. Check wiring
  3. Command solenoid with scan tool
  4. Check fluid condition

Repair notes

Replace shift solenoid A. Often requires valve body removal.

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