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2009 SUBARU OUTBACK

3.0L H6AWDCVTgas
13 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0750moderate severityPowertrain

Shift Solenoid A

on 2009 Subaru Outback 3.0L H6 · AWD

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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