Re: 46RE Solenoids

From: Barry Oliver (barrysuperhawk@comcast.net)
Date: Fri Oct 31 2008 - 00:44:38 EDT


SilverEightynine@aol.com wrote:
> well I dropped the pan on the Ram lastnight and found the fluid dark and
> smeleling burnt slightly. I think it got toasty when I towed Christine out to
> Jons a few years ago - I should have changed the fluid after but I never did.
>
> A trouble code was set indicating the OD/Lockup solenoid was flaking out. It
> was not shifting above 2nd gear and its shifting was erratic, when it did.
> I've kind of resigned myself to the fact I need to change both the OD/Lockup
> solenoid and the gov. solenoid. Anyone think otherwise?
>
> Can I change out the OD/Lockup unit without having to drop the valve body? I
> remember on the A-500 - you cant remove the electrical connector up above
> because the valve body is in the way. I really don't want to get into that if
> I don't have to.
>
> TerribleTom
>
>

Sure you can, just lift the entire body off the frame and that ought to
give you plenty of clearance...

BTW thanks, I got the caps today.



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