8 Symptoms of a Bad Shift Solenoid

When your car’s transmission starts to slip, stall or produce weird sounds, it may be time to replace the shift solenoid. A bad shift solenoid can cause all sorts of problems, from a loss of power and hesitation when accelerating to complete transmission failure.

In this video, I’ll show you how to identify a bad shift solenoid and how to go about replacing it.

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[leadingcultivations]

This video deserves a comment . Straight to the point . I fkn love it GREAT JOB !

[luckyu]

This is the absolute best video online!

[nicselectronics]

Just changed the fluid in my 07' accord but noticing more when I let off the gas feels like the trans isn't locked. Drives and shifts fine only when I let off the gas 🤔

[vehiclefreakauto]

Who here suspects they have a Bad Shift Solenoid?

[hikedayley]

VW DSG09 transmissions are notorious for valve body (shift solenoid) problems. Changing the ATF will not fix the problem of hard shifting and flares. There are some good videos on YouTube all about this VW transmission. Don't undertake this job if you are not confident in your abilities and have good jack stands and hydraulic jacks for backup. Always stay safe before getting under a car!

[katcarvajal]

I have a subaru and took it to the dealership they recommend a flush and if that doesn't work a new transmission.... I bet getting a flush and replacing the solenoid will resolve the issues....

[mikehall]

Thanks I got a 02 avalanche and yeah it definitely does all of these but changed good in first second gear

[jflore]

This was an excellent video. Very well done!!

[FlipBoji]

I’m getting a P0720 with AT light on my dash. I thought I solved the code by replacing the output speed sensor, but it came back weeks later. I drive a 2011 Mazda 3 2.5L so if y’all have any advice I’d greatly appreciate it.

[tallthinwavy]

My 2001 Infiniti I30t obd2 shows code for celioniod transmission assembly but it shifts smoothly however do hear scratching noises on 1st and 2nd gears sometimes. It has 163, 000 miles.

[rileydaily]

I have an 05 monte carlo and the engine light came on. It started shifting hard and slightly delayed. However the codes all point to an 02 censor bank 1 censor 2. Im gonna replces the o2 censor see what happens and probly take off the transmission pan and see the fluid quantity.

[BakaRed]

What is it when the transmission won't go into drive when cold but I can either turn the O/D off or put it in "2"/"1" and it goes into gear just fine? Once warmed up it is perfectly fine.

[akinjideakinlabi]

When I engage in reverse, it jerks and moves smoothly but sometimes does not move at all.
When drive is engaged, it sometimes skips 1 and moves to 2. It jerks when changing from 2 to 3 and the engine RPM will raise as if it enters natural before 3 is engaged.
It does not engage 4 & 5 at all even when speed and acceleration is increased.

When the car is stopped or speed reduced, it remains in gear 3 most of the time except if the can is brought to a total halt.

Whey could be the problem; solenoids, verve body or what?

[Asifali-wizf]

Hi. Great video. My question is that my Honda civic 2005 Automatic transmission Car cannot move on Drive and reverse. But very slowly and after some meters running coming on nuteral and not moving on giving accelerator. What problem?

[ArturoGarzaID]

Would this cause rear tires to stop in reverse? Checked the pads and everything, everything seems ok there. Can’t figure out what’s wrong it’s a old Dodge 2001 dually.

[MAbid-ztnm]

Sir, when I put my 2008 Ford Explorer in Reverse and D, the vehicle does not move, but the RPM increases. However, when the gear lever is shifted to 3, the vehicle moves, indicating that it is capable of driving.

Is it enough to change the solenoid pack to address the problem?
I went to many local repair shops and described the situation, but they all told I needed to overhual the gearbox.
What are your recommendations? Should I get a solenoid replaced and tested, or should I get a gearbox overhaul?

[DustinWorkman]

Just replaced the shift solenoid in my neighbors durango. The owner was going to scrap it until I fixed it then he gave me the title. 😂

[markpfister]

I have a 2006 Chevy Colorado with 240K miles. Transmission is not shifting out of first automatically. If I run the RPMs up to 3500 and let off of the gas, it shifts to the next gear. Is this indicative of a bad shift solenoid(s).

[jerryreynolds]

2007 Pontiac g6 I can move the shifter and It goes in reverse, neutral and manual but when in drive its stuck in neutral. What is this? I've had a new transmission filter change and still no luck

[khaledaldbibi]

What are the reasons for the 20-minute delay in engaging the Daihatsu automatic transmission?