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Transmission Control Solenoid

Tiny
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
I took my car to autozone and they got the code saying i needed 2 Transmission Control Solenoids that is the picture they printed off for me. My question is can you tell me step by step how to replace the solenoids???


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/250168_solenoidd_1.jpg



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Monday, October 6th, 2008 AT 9:00 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

Solenoid for Cavaliers are not in Pan location. They are located in transaxle valve body(drivers side of car). Not to easy.
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Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 AT 6:28 PM
Tiny
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Transmission problem
2002 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I have a 2002 chevy cavalier, the check engine light came on and the trac off light. I had autozone look up the code on it and it said to replace the Shift Solenoid. My question is where is the shift solenoid located? And can you give me step by step instruction to install it?
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 8:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have same problem its in the side panel of trans. You have to drop trans to get to it after that its easy. Im not no expert but have been researching this for weeks. The part is the cheap part of it. They say to replace both solenoids. At same time. Hope this helps.
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 8:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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What are reasons for the shift solenoid to go bad and where is it located?
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 8:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Shift solenoid is in the transaxle valve body and it can fail simply due to normal wear and tear (daily use)
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 8:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I need to replace my shift solenoid on my 96 Chevy cavalier 2.2 Liter with a 4T40E transmission and I was wondering the easiest possible way to do so. I've heard several things and need to know for sure what I need to do! Thank you!
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 8:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The side plate cover has to be removed to access the shift solenoids. That is the difficult part.

1. Negative battery cable.
2. Install engine support fixture, J 28467-360.
3. Air cleaner assembly.
4. Upper transaxle support assembly bolts.
5. Upper case side cover bolts.
6. Raise and support the vehicle.
7. Left wheel and tire assembly.
8. Left splash shield.
9. Transaxle mount pipe expansion bolt.
10. Transaxle mount to body bolts.
11. Lower transaxle support assembly bolts.
12. Transaxle mount and support assembly.
13. Left outer tie rod from steering knuckle assembly using J 24319-B.
14. Left ball joint from steering knuckle assembly using J 38892.
15. Brake caliper from steering knuckle assembly and support with line attached.
16. Drive axle from transaxle and support.
17. Front suspension support brace.
18. Oil cooler lines from transaxle.
19. Clips attaching wire harness to body.
20. Remove left suspension support bolts and loosen right bolts enough to remove case side cover.
21. Lower vehicle.
22. Lower transaxle with engine support fixture enough to remove case side cover.
23. Raise and support the vehicle.
24. Case side cover bolts.
25. Case side cover and gasket
Roy

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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 8:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi where is the shift soleniod at in a 1996 chevycavalier at
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 8:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 8:59 PM (Merged)
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Car wouldn't start fuel prob replaced various items then found that a main wiring harness near the fire wall had been chewed up by an animal fixed it now car runs but won't shift passed 1st gear car ran and drove fine 2months ago it has a sealed tranny so tranny fluid level is a mystery at this point it pulled code p0758 shift solenoid b electrical could it be fluid or related to wiring or just the solenoid ideas? Please and thank you
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 8:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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If there are no leaks I really doubt its a low fluid level issue. Do you have a multi meter?What kind of scan tool do you have brand and model?
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 8:59 PM (Merged)
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I have a 1996 chevy cavalier 2.4 engine and im getting a 2-3 shift solenoid code does that mean I have to replace it or change out the filter and put new fluid in and if I do have to change it where is it located?
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 8:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Is transmission shifting normally? Also, pay attention to the shift from 2nd to 3rd. Does it shift smoothly and at the right time?

As far as your question, servicing the trans fluid wouldn't fix this problem.

Let me know.
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 8:59 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Transmission problem
1998 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Automatic 133398 miles

where is my shift solenoid located I took it in to the shop and they hooked up the diagnostic computer on it and the trouble code said I need to replace the shift soleniod. How would I do that?
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Sunday, January 5th, 2020 AT 9:00 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello,

It is located inside the Transmission Pan. Take the Transmission pan off and it will be mounted in the Valve Body, should be easy to identify. There should be 2. I would replace both. The shift solenoid is not located in the pan area. 8 hour job, pull transmission ect.
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