My tranny showing symptoms described in the TSB , hard shifting from 1st to 2 nd, and I am wondering if anyone changed the soleinoids themselves and how difficult and costly is the job? I am over my warranty period btw.

 

I considered it at one point. The TSB for it has step-by-step instructions. I think the whole job calls for something like an hour to do... Once you get the pan down it seems like a straight forward job...

I would suggest that you replace the oil first and see if that improves it... You could try with simple drain and fill... How often do you replace the oil anyway?

 

i hope i never have to do that.. knock on wood.....

 

Change tranny fluid every 30k.
I have the TSB, but the copy is in bad shape, anyone have one with clear pictures?

 

I have a good copy of it... If you would like it, PM me your e-mail address and I will e-mail it to you...

 

It takes about 45 minutes to remove the solenoid packs. The first time I did it, it took about 2 hrs. That includes jacking up the car, draining the fluid, taking off the pan, removing the VB, etc. Let me know if you are looking for a solenoid pack. I have an almost brand new one with 2 miles on it.

 

Consider getting the tranny properly diagonsed and changing the fluid first before shelling out $ into a part that may be on its way out.