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Duty Solenoid A
So I have got a problem with duty solenoid A, and got alot of information on replacing it, especially this:
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1: Is there any way that I can get JUST solenoid A, and not have to deal with buying a pack of 3 from subaruparts.com? Does anyone possibly have an extra one they are willing to sell? 2: What does dropping the valve body entail? How much work is it, how hard is it, and what will I need? |
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Don't forget to get a new pan gasket while you're at it. If the one on it now is original, it will likely come off in pieces.
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"So I have got a problem with duty solenoid A"
Looks like I graduated to this thread too. I pulled a Duty solenoid A code just now. My AWD doesn't seem to be working either. Could that be why? Anyone? TIA. |
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I'm in this boat as well...
Group buy on Solenoid A's!?! Also, I just had my Solenoid C replaced about a year ago... I wonder what condition my pan gasket is in... it'd be nice to be able to re-use it, but I'll probaby have to replace it, as I'll likely damage it just taking off the pan. If the solenoids are only available in 3-packs, I wonder if the shop that did my Solenoid C has a spare A left over from the repair... hrmmm. Finally, does anyone have the part numbers for the solenoids? Edit: before I really decide that I need to swap the solenoid, are there any steps that can be taken to make sure it's not just a wiring issue, or something outside of the tranny? Where should I check to make sure it's not the shift resistor (or whatever that bit is that the shift kits modify)? Are there any other bits to check?
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3 turbos, 28 cylinders, 96 valves, 18 cams, 1400hp/1600ftlbs: '09 Outback XT / '06 Outback Sedan / '02 WRX / '94 SVX / '01 F-250 SuperDuty Last edited by sperry; 10-26-2005 at 12:43 PM. |
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I'm in this boat as well...
Is your AWD working? Are you sure? |
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Your AWD system should be a totally unrelated matter to duty solenoid A. Solenoid A is only controlling the line pressure in the transmission, and would have no control over anyhting AWD related.
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Since I has Solenoid C as well as the transfer clutch pack thingy replaced about a year ago, I would think that my AWD should be working fine. IIRC it's Solenoid C that controls the torque transfer between front and rear. Solenoid A only controls the line pressure during shifts... essentially lowering the line pressure to smooth out the shifting. Since I'm getting hard shifts (especially when it's cold) that really does sound like a Solenoid A issue. When my Solenoid C was bad, I was getting all sorts of shuddering and binding from the rear when turning, something that's not happening at all now. The final symptom I'm getting is that the tranny hunts for a gear when in 3rd and decelerating down a hill. I used to be able to toss the car in 3rd while coasting down a hill and use the engine as a brake to maintain speed. However, now when I throw it in 3rd it's like the TC unlocks and the rpms drop and the car coasts in neutral, then the TC locks back up, the rpms come up, the car slows down... but only for a second as the TC unlocks again, then the scenario repeats. I thought that meant I had a bad Solenoid B, and I could have sworn that's the code I pulled a few months back when I first checked the codes, but now I'm definately getting a Solenoid A error. Could a Solenoid A code obscure a Solenoid B code? Perhaps I should replace A and B while I'm in there. Anyway, I'm pretty sure I'm really going to find out how bad the tranny is broken as soon as it snows and I'm stuck spinning the front tires... which is why I'm contemplating trying to fix the tranny myself ASAP. ...if only I could bump up my 5MT swap! Unfortuantely, my other car is in the shop getting a new motor, and I can't have 'em both down at the same time. It seems like such a waste of money to repair my 4EAT when I'm planning a 5MT swap in the spring... but if the car doesn't last the winter, I'm gonna have to do something sooner than later!
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3 turbos, 28 cylinders, 96 valves, 18 cams, 1400hp/1600ftlbs: '09 Outback XT / '06 Outback Sedan / '02 WRX / '94 SVX / '01 F-250 SuperDuty |
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