Transmission pressure control solenoid 2007 pontiac grand prix

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Pontiac Grand Prix Vehicles With This Problem
What are the symptoms of a faulty transmission solenoid?
Where is transmission control solenoid located?
How much does it cost to replace a transmission pressure control solenoid?
What does a transmission pressure control solenoid do?

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Erratic Shifting of the Automatic Transmission on Pontiac Grand Prix

Problem Description

The transmission pressure control solenoid may fail causing erratic shifting. Our technicians tell us that partial dis-assembly of the transmission is necessary to replace a failed pressure control solenoid.

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Pontiac Grand Prix Vehicles With This Problem

15 model years affected

1990, 1995, 1996, 1997, view all1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Average mileage: 149,534

(146–871,234)

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What are the symptoms of a faulty transmission solenoid?

When to book a transmission service: 7 signs of solenoid failure.

Delayed or unpredictable gear shifting. ... .

Skipping gears. ... .

Getting stuck in certain gears. ... .

Vehicle sluggishness. ... .

Inability to downshift/upshift. ... .

Check Engine light / transmission warning light. ... .

Engine continues to rev when applying the brakes..

Where is transmission control solenoid located?

In most cases, solenoids are located inside of the oil pan, connected to the valve body. Depending on what you drive, the technician may be able to replace just the failed shift solenoid.

How much does it cost to replace a transmission pressure control solenoid?

The overall cost to replace the shift solenoid in an automatic transmission ranges from $200 to $500 for a single solenoid. If the damage requires you to replace the entire solenoid pack the cost increases to between $250 and $700.

What does a transmission pressure control solenoid do?

► What Exactly Does a Pressure control Solenoid do? The transmission pressure control solenoid controls the fluid pressure to the internal friction plate clutches or drum bands. A bad or failing transmission pressure control solenoid can cause slipping, which can result in the transmission overheating.