Bad Solenoid?
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Bad Solenoid?
The tranny on my 97 4Runner 3.4L 4x4 w/ Elocker has not felt right for quite a while. Lots of fluid changes and changing the filter did not help. I dropped the pan and had a look at the solenoids today. I started from the back and worked my way forward. The first two seemed okay but when I started taking off the solenoid on the front, I noticed it was a little discolored. When I ran 12v through it, the stopper inside did not move at all. I can shake it around and feel the stopper move back and forth. I can't feel the stopper move in the other two when I shake them. That's a bad solenoid right?
What does the front solenoid control exactly? Is this a dealership only part or do you think I would be okay getting an OEM solenoid from autozone?
Here is a pic, can you tell which one is the bad one?
What does the front solenoid control exactly? Is this a dealership only part or do you think I would be okay getting an OEM solenoid from autozone?
Here is a pic, can you tell which one is the bad one?
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There is a proceedure for testing solenoids in the FSM. But it does sound bad alright and they are a common problem with the A340 trannies, so much so its recommended to replace them all during a rebuild: http://rigs.corequipment.com/Cebby/9...20Transtec.pdf
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Thanks as always Dale.
I checked the FSM and followed the testing procedure. It's Solenoid E (TC Lockup Clutch) that I suspect is bad. Compressed air went straight through it and it doesn't make a noise when current is applied. I tried checking the resistance but I am having a problem w/ my multimeter and I don't think it is getting a good reading.
Going to call the dealership tomorrow to see what the damage is. I suspect I'll only be able to afford to replace just the one.
I checked the FSM and followed the testing procedure. It's Solenoid E (TC Lockup Clutch) that I suspect is bad. Compressed air went straight through it and it doesn't make a noise when current is applied. I tried checking the resistance but I am having a problem w/ my multimeter and I don't think it is getting a good reading.
Going to call the dealership tomorrow to see what the damage is. I suspect I'll only be able to afford to replace just the one.
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Ughh... The local dealership wants $260 for the solenoid.
Can anyone quote me a better price here? Anyone have the part number? I want to punch it into toyotapartsales.com since they aren't open yet and I felt rude asking my dealership for the part number right after I told them I was going to shop around for a better price. It's called Shift Solenoid E, or Shift Solenoid SL (the one for the tc lockup clutch). Thanks.
Can anyone quote me a better price here? Anyone have the part number? I want to punch it into toyotapartsales.com since they aren't open yet and I felt rude asking my dealership for the part number right after I told them I was going to shop around for a better price. It's called Shift Solenoid E, or Shift Solenoid SL (the one for the tc lockup clutch). Thanks.
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Ughh... The local dealership wants $260 for the solenoid.
Can anyone quote me a better price here? Anyone have the part number? I want to punch it into toyotapartsales.com since they aren't open yet and I felt rude asking my dealership for the part number right after I told them I was going to shop around for a better price. It's called Shift Solenoid E, or Shift Solenoid SL (the one for the tc lockup clutch). Thanks.
Can anyone quote me a better price here? Anyone have the part number? I want to punch it into toyotapartsales.com since they aren't open yet and I felt rude asking my dealership for the part number right after I told them I was going to shop around for a better price. It's called Shift Solenoid E, or Shift Solenoid SL (the one for the tc lockup clutch). Thanks.
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Here are a couple or just do a search on your type tranny and solenoid
http://www.transmissionpartsusa.com/...-00094393a.htm
http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/me...e=A340solenoid
https://www.wittrans.com/c-777-a340-aw4.aspx?pagenum=12
http://www.transmissionpartsusa.com/...-00094393a.htm
http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/me...e=A340solenoid
https://www.wittrans.com/c-777-a340-aw4.aspx?pagenum=12
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Here are a couple or just do a search on your type tranny and solenoid
http://www.transmissionpartsusa.com/...-00094393a.htm
http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/me...e=A340solenoid
https://www.wittrans.com/c-777-a340-aw4.aspx?pagenum=12
http://www.transmissionpartsusa.com/...-00094393a.htm
http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/me...e=A340solenoid
https://www.wittrans.com/c-777-a340-aw4.aspx?pagenum=12
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Actually, I misunderstood the parts guy, the $260 price was for all 3 solenoids which was the only way he would sell them. I ended up buying just the one I need for $70 from the 2nd website provided by Shawn. The first site had a great deal on all 3 but money is a little tight for me at the moment so I just bought the one. Hopefully the other two aren't getting ready to crap out on me any time soon.
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Although recommended to replace all three. I only replaced one as well... If it aint broke don't fix it...lol... I Prolly should have, but what can I say I'm a glutten for punishment
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I put in the new solenoid last night. I was a little worried at first becuase I could hear the stopper move back and forth when I would shake it but I figured it was good because when I applied current, I could actually feel it moving unlike the solenoid it was replacing.
The drivability of my truck has vastly improved. I can barely feel it shift. It no longer surges forward when I apply the gas from a dead stop, it has more of push feeling that is much more smooth/comfortable. It idles in drive much smoother now too.
However, it still has a little bit of a slamming feeling when it goes from F to R and back. And it still makes a clunk when downshifting just before coming to the first stop sign on the first drive of the morning. Neither is as bad as it was before though.
I love driving my 4Runner again though, and that is all that matters!
The drivability of my truck has vastly improved. I can barely feel it shift. It no longer surges forward when I apply the gas from a dead stop, it has more of push feeling that is much more smooth/comfortable. It idles in drive much smoother now too.
However, it still has a little bit of a slamming feeling when it goes from F to R and back. And it still makes a clunk when downshifting just before coming to the first stop sign on the first drive of the morning. Neither is as bad as it was before though.
I love driving my 4Runner again though, and that is all that matters!
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