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1998 TOYOTA TACOMA
2.7L I4•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Repairs0Labor1038Torque1596Fluid17DTC3336Battery2Maintenance0Recalls5
P0747high severityPowertrain

Pressure Control Solenoid A Stuck On

on 1998 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L I4 · RWD

What this code means

Pressure control solenoid A is stuck on, keeping line pressure at an incorrect level. This can cause harsh shifting and internal transmission stress.

Symptoms

  • Very harsh shifts
  • Transmission binding
  • Overheating

Common causes

  • Stuck pressure control solenoid
  • Contaminated transmission fluid
  • Damaged wiring or short
  • Faulty transmission control module

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan for transmission trouble codes
  2. Check fluid level and condition
  3. Inspect solenoid circuit for shorts
  4. Test solenoid operation and line pressure
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