P1757: Front brake solenoid circuit fault in a Nissan RE5R05A-type 5-speed automatic
Nissan P1757 front brake solenoid circuit
Severity: Severity not verified — if the car runs badly, have it inspected
Reports on this code describe limp mode and loss of power while driving, but we found no source that says how far the vehicle can safely be driven.
It gets more serious if:
- Inspect soon: The truck loses power, will not shift out of a low gear or goes into limp mode.
P1757 in short
On Nissan trucks and SUVs with the 5-speed automatic, P1757 means the transmission computer found a wrong voltage in the front brake solenoid circuit. Wiring, a bad ground, the solenoid or the computer can cause it. Owners report limp mode, so get it scanned soon; we could not verify how far it is safe to drive.
Nissan 5-speed automatics use electric solenoids to apply the clutches and brakes. The transmission computer watches the voltage in each solenoid circuit, and when the front brake solenoid circuit reads wrong it stores P1757.
A transmission parts maker lists wiring, a bad ground, the solenoid itself or the computer as the causes. One 2005 Titan owner found a pin broken at the computer connector for this solenoid, which fits an electrical fault rather than a worn transmission.
The code usually shows up with P1759 on 2005-era Titan, Armada and Pathfinder trucks, and those owners describe limp mode with little power. We did not find a Nissan bulletin for P1757, so treat any part-replacement advice as unconfirmed until the circuit is tested.
Pick your make
P1757 is a manufacturer-specific code: its meaning depends on who built the car.
Other makes: meaning not verified. Check with a scan tool that reads manufacturer definitions.
Most likely causes
Cause 1: Wiring or ground fault in the front brake solenoid circuit
Supported by vehicle data- Why it ranks here
- The solenoid circuit is checked by voltage, so a bad connection or ground is the first cause the parts-maker chart lists.
- What would change this
- Rises if the connector is damaged or voltage at the circuit is wrong. Falls if wiring and ground test good.
Cause 2: Failed front brake solenoid
Supported by vehicle data- Why it ranks here
- The code is named for the solenoid, and the parts-maker chart lists it as a cause.
- What would change this
- Rises if the solenoid resistance is out of range. Falls if it tests normal.
Cause 3: Transmission computer fault or damaged computer connector pin
Supported by vehicle data- Why it ranks here
- One Titan owner found a snapped solenoid pin at the computer, and the chart lists the computer as a cause.
- What would change this
- Rises if a connector pin is broken or the circuit is open at the computer. Falls if the computer reads the solenoid correctly.
Cause 4: Worn valve body
Possible — needs testing- Why it ranks here
- One Armada owner was told the valve body was bad, but that is a single owner report and the chart does not list it for this code.
- What would change this
- Rises only if electrical tests pass and shifting stays wrong. Falls if the circuit tests show an electrical fault.
What to test first
Start at step 1. Each result tells you what it means and where to go next.
Step 1: Read all transmission codes and freeze-frame data and note whether P1759 is stored too.
IfP1757 and P1759 are both stored
It meansBoth point to the solenoid circuits; test wiring before parts.
IfOnly P1757 is stored
It meansTest the front brake solenoid circuit.
Step 2: Have the front brake solenoid circuit checked for voltage, ground, connector condition and solenoid resistance.
Warning:The solenoid sits inside the transmission, so a shop should do the testing.
IfOpen circuit, bad ground or damaged pin
It meansRepair the wiring or connector.
Points to: Wiring or ground fault in the front brake solenoid circuit
IfSolenoid resistance out of range
It meansReplace the solenoid.
IfCircuit and solenoid test good
It meansLook at the computer next.
Points to: Transmission computer fault or damaged computer connector pin
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Truck lacks power or starts in a higher gear Gets more serious: stop and have it checked.
- Limp mode or no shifting Gets more serious: stop and have it checked.
Compare with: Check engine light with loss of power
How to fix
Step 1: Do not clear the code before a shop has read it; the stored data helps find the circuit fault.
Parts and cost context
- Transmission control module (TCM):Do not replace the computer unless the solenoid circuit tests point to it.
Labor varies by vehicle and shop; get a quote before you approve a repair.
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2005 · Titan
Supported by vehicle dataA 2005 Titan owner reports limp mode with P1757 and P1759 and a snapped solenoid pin at the transmission computer.
2005 · Armada
Possible — needs testingA 2005 Armada owner reports the truck starting in a higher gear with P1757 stored, and a valve body diagnosis.
2005 · Pathfinder
Supported by vehicle dataA 2005 Pathfinder owner reports a loss of power at about 55 mph with P1757 and P1759 stored.
Related codes
Sources and review
- RE5R05A Trouble Code Chart
- NHTSA complaint 1530803: 2005 Nissan Titan, P1757 and P1759 front brake solenoid
- NHTSA complaint 919312: 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, P1757 and P1759
- NHTSA complaint 880548: 2005 Nissan Armada, P1757
- Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 1968.2 — Malfunction and Diagnostic System Requirements (OBD II)
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