Duty solenoid B

[-JJ-]

My trans has had a Duty solenoid B error code.

Ok so i get the 16 flashes of the 'power' light when i start the car, just went to pull the code and it came up as clear on the 'existing problem', and Duty solenoid B error as a "previous problem", now whe i start the car the 'power' light goes out like it should.

This trans has been in my car for 3 weeks now, the warning came on day 2 or 3 after completion.

So what is a Duty solenoid B error?????

Does the fact that it is a "previous problem" mean it is better now

so basically what do i need to do????

cheers,
Jake

[oab_au]

Originally Posted by -JJ-

My trans has had a Duty solenoid B error code.

Ok so i get the 16 flashes of the 'power' light when i start the car, just went to pull the code and it came up as clear on the 'existing problem', and Duty solenoid B error as a "previous problem", now whe i start the car the 'power' light goes out like it should.

This trans has been in my car for 3 weeks now, the warning came on day 2 or 3 after completion.

So what is a Duty solenoid B error?????

Does the fact that it is a "previous problem" mean it is better now

so basically what do i need to do????

cheers,
Jake

Hi.Jake, that solenoid operates the torque converter lock-up. If it locks the converter, it's working. Does it?

Harvey.

[-JJ-]

ok im completely out of expertise when it comes to converters, how do i know if its locking up or not?

[intelisevil]

After the transmission fluid has warmed up completely, the torque convertor will lock up to allow for better efficiency.

Once the torque convertor has locked, if you take your foot off of the gas pedal on level ground (without the cruise control set), your engine speed will not immediately drop. If the torque convertor is not locked, your engine speed will immediately drop.

In both of my SVXi, when I'm driving on a level road in top gear at 60 mph with the torque convertor unlocked, the engine speed is about 2200 rpm. When the torque convertor locks, the engine speed drops to about 2050 rpm. If I have the cruise control set when the torque convertor locks, it almost feels like the transmission has shifted up to another gear.

I'm sure Harvey and others can explain it much better than this . . .

If your power light no longer blinks on start up - Don't Worry, Be Happy!

[oab_au]

Yes what Dan said.
Just get it warmed up, cruise at say 2000 rpm, then give the throttle a little blip, if the rev counter does not move, the converter is locked. If the rev counter shows the rev change, it is't locked.

Harvey.

[-JJ-]

damn.... the code is reoccuring... every time i travel any distance

sugestions?? what do i do?