PowertrainP0974

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High

37 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This range normally covers the transmission control system, but some manufacturers use P07-P09 codes for unrelated functions (fuel pump control, air-mix motors, lighting or windows). Check the description before assuming it is a transmission fault.

2Common causes

Low or dirty transmission fluid
Faulty shift solenoid
Faulty speed sensor
Wiring or connector fault
Internal transmission wear

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the transmission slips, jerks, will not shift, or a transmission temperature warning is on, stop driving and let it cool: continuing can cause expensive damage. If the code names a different system (for example the fuel pump), treat it on its own terms; a fuel-pump control failure can stall the car, so have it checked before driving further. Otherwise drive gently to a workshop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 37

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0974	SLT circuit short to power Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Chrysler	P0974	shift solenoid A control circuit high Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0974	Alternator L Terminal Low Voltage Brand	Powertrain
Daihatsu	P0974	S1 solenoid system Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0974	Digital radio antenna failure Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0974	Växelsolenoid 'A' styrkrets hög Brand	Powertrain
Fiat	P0974	Shift solenoid 'A' Control circuit high Brand	Powertrain
Ford	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Geely	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0974	Shift Solenoid Valve 1 Control Circuit High Voltage Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0974	Shift solenoid A control - Short circuit to supply Brand	Powertrain
Mahindra	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Maserati	P0974	shift solenoid A control circuit high Brand	Powertrain
Mazda	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0974	Low clutch linear solenoid high Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Perodua	P0974	S1 solenoid system Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Porsche	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0974	Low clutch linear solenoid high Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0974	SL solenoid B+ short / Open Brand	Powertrain
Subaru	P0974	Shift Solenoid A Control Circuit High SAE	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0974	Shift solenoid A (#1) control circuit high Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0974	Shift Solenoid 'A' Control Circuit High Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0974	S1 solenoid valve circuit short to battery (+)/open Brand	Powertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0974 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	P097400	SS-A solenoid circuit short to battery Brand	Powertrain

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