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You need to use a pick and needle nose pliers to remove the clip inside the valve body for the filter. You going to have to cut the wires, and splice in the new TCC.
I just ran two wires to the connector on the drive-side. One is a ground and the other one is power. My car had black and white wires. I would apply power to the old TCC solenoid and listen for a click. My new TCC solenoid only needed 0.5 amps. If it works fine, you might have an issue with pressure sensors inside the transmission. You could remove the pressure sensor and check to see if there working correctly.
I just ran power off a manual switch to power my TCC solenoid.
Dude thank you for all the help, and everyone else. Just came back from a lengthy drive. She was locked the whole time she was supposed be. I can't even believe it. Hope I am not jinxing it. Currently outside the gym. And cell phone battery is low. But I have a vid for you guys. And I'll upload more pics of installing the solenoid, and tips. But for now, here's some pics I got while out. Ran this VW that makes 350 to the wheel. Cool guy!
Keep an eye on it, check the fluid level once you get some heat into the transmission. I think its not enough to worry. I personally like slightly more fluid than less, helps keep the line pressure up. Helps to keep the gear shifts nice and firm/solid.
I bet your transmission will be a bunch cooler than what you had previous.
Keep an eye on it, check the fluid level once you get some heat into the transmission. I think its not enough to worry. I personally like slightly more fluid than less, helps keep the line pressure up. Helps to keep the gear shifts nice and firm/solid.
I bet your transmission will be a bunch cooler than what you had previous.
Oh absolutely
Although I have been changing the fluid/filter yearly since the trans was rebuilt just under 3 years ago. Fluid came out red. Will upload pics and tips for anyone having to change the solenoid. Just need to find time when I can stay seated for a while.
Good job. Glad it worked out. Can't believe how many tcc solenoids I've replaced troubleshooting lock up issues. Fluid level should be fine. As previously stated, I like run the fluid a little over too.
Curious if you had any steel/clutch material in the transmission pan? If you wait till the transmission oil is black or has a burnt smell, you've waited too long to service the transmission.
Curious if you had any steel/clutch material in the transmission pan? If you wait till the transmission oil is black or has a burnt smell, you've waited too long to service the transmission.
Bright red transmission oil is perfect.
Here are some pics of what I saw. Keep in mind the rebuild has roughly 5k miles on it. And this fluid had 3k miles on it.
Looks good, a whole bunch better mine had a chit ton that silver stuff, my transmission doesn't like the fact I doubled my car HP last year.
Most of that fine metal is the steels, that are inbetween clutches. Mine is probably the second gear clutch pack. My transmission slips some in second gear.
I had trucks (my trucks) that I did transmission service. You would find broke bits and the pan covered with clutch material.
Post pics of your car. Its awesome that your driving your car. We still have a foot or so of snow on the ground up here.
Tips for any 92-93 owner replacing the TC Solenoid.
Well to get the pan off is pretty self explanatory. Although one exhaust clamp with a stud/nut does get in the way of 1 pan bolt. Just take the nut off, and move the clamp outta the way.
Take not of how the solenoid was routed, and the colored connections locations. To get the little colored clips off, simply push them outward. May take some effort, but they'll come out.
To get one bolt out that holds the TC solenoid, you need to remove one pressure switch. It's a 22mm or 7/8. It blocks one of the TC solenoid bolts. Once you get the pressure switch out, you are good to go.
One connection on the driver side, kinda hidden near the valve body. It held in place with a tab. Too tight to put fingers up there. I used a long, skinny pic. Worked like a charm. Then, just pull the connector out.
I love it. Here's another pic from Tuesday. I'll get some new ones tomorrow
