hockeylvr93 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Hi all -- I have 290K on my transmission and I've been pretty faithful in keeping up my maintenance, just last week had it serviced and now suddenly I have an error. It came up as a code for the torque converter clutch solenoid. Hubby took it in and didn't get the code number, but the tech said that it was in the valve body. Could a piece of dirt from the flush cause the solenoid to stick? We plan on taking it in to have it diagnosed, I've read that a transmission replacement may be an option at this point. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 If I remember correctly the TCC solenoid is easily replaceable on these. But it's possible there's just a loose or damaged wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 What year? 90-98 is a bit harder than newer but either is a pretty easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeylvr93 Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 2005 -- thanks 90-98 that's pretty funny with 290K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeylvr93 Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 My mechanic is telling me that I have to get the entire valve body and it only comes from the dealer and it's $1200 anyone know of a part number or where I can find JUST the torque converter clutch solenoid aftermarket? thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bard Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) I don't know much (read:zilch) about the automatics, but I did a quick Google search. I caught this: http://www.sonnax.com/system/pdfs/151/original/TASC-TIP-09-04.pdf, which talks about the TCC solenoid, how to diagnose 'em, and also notes that they're not available from Subaru without buying the whole auxiliary valve body. Found some aftermarkets here:http://cobratransmission.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_1210_1212_1223_1232. Don't know how reputable they are. Edited June 3, 2013 by the_bard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 $1200 plus labor is a lot of money to me. So the torque convertor doesn't go into lock-up mode when cruising. Big deal. You lose a little fuel economy and the engine will cruise at a slightly higher rpm but neither is the end of the world. And if it is a "dirt" problem, driving it for a while may cure the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeylvr93 Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Thanks..that link didn't have my part (of course!!)...I am still checking...just pisses me off I had NO problems before I had my fluids changed 2 weeks ago!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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