OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2753 Transmission Fluid Cooler Control Circuit / Open
The controller cannot drive the transmission fluid cooler control valve or fan. Active cooling cannot be commanded so transmission fluid temperature can rise during heavy use.
Is it safe to drive with P2753?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen coil in cooler control solenoid
- PossibleBroken control wire
Symptoms
- Check engine or transmission warning light on
- Harsh, delayed, or missing shifts
- Possible limp mode (locked in one gear)
- Slipping or shuddering during gear changes
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.8–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Trans Fluid Cooler Valve, Cooler Fan, Wiring Harness
Related codes
- P2750Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor C Circuit Range/Performance
- P2751Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor C Circuit No Signal
- P2752Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor C Circuit Intermittent
- P2754Transmission Fluid Cooler Control Circuit Low
- P2755Transmission Fluid Cooler Control Circuit High
- P2756Torque Converter Clutch Pressure Control Solenoid
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.