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1996 VOLVO 960

2.9L I6FWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor591Torque2454Fluid6DTC626Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P0751moderate severityPowertrain

Shift Solenoid A Performance/Stuck Off

on 1996 Volvo 960 2.9L I6 · FWD

What this code means

Shift solenoid A is not activating when commanded.

Symptoms

  • Wrong gear engagement
  • No upshift or downshift

Common causes

  • Solenoid stuck off
  • Contamination
  • Valve body issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test solenoid
  2. Check fluid
  3. Inspect valve body

Repair notes

Replace solenoid.

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