Transmission shift solenoid replacement?

BONNIEBRAVO

MEMBER
2011 TOYOTA CAMRY
AUTOMATIC
185,318 MILES

When I'm in first gear sometimes it doesn't go right away it kind of gets stuck and then if I try to accelerate the revs up really high. I have to drive really slowly until it clicks into gear. I had it had it diagnosed at AutoZone and what they said it was the replace the transmission shift solenoid and the and the pan gasket and I guess the transmission filter.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,621 POSTS

Hi,

By chance, did they provide you with the code that was retrieved? Also, what size engine is in the vehicle? I need that to know what transmission you would have.

Many of these vehicles are made using a CVT transmission. If that is what you have, it doesn't work the same as a traditional transmission.

Let me know what code, if you know whether or not it is a CVT transmission, and if you have checked the transmission fluid level and condition. Does the transmission respond the same regardless of its temperature?

Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

Let me know as much as you can.

Take care,

Joe