- 94 Camry Not starting out in 1st gear.
- Posted by johngdole@hotmail.com
That's bummer because the codes can help verify the source of the
problem. For instance, if they tell us it's the shift solenoids.
If you look on the sticker under the hood, do you see "OBD" or "OBD-
II" certification? That should be near or on the vacuum routing
sticker.
Maybe Transtar can provide you with an affiliated shop that will help
diagnose the problem at a low cost (or even free). Transtar also sells
rebuilt valve bodies and solenoids (not sure A540e series available).
So you might want to check with them. An alternative is to pull one
from the junkyard.
http://www.transtarindustries.com/locations.asp
I wouldn't be surprised if some shops just want to sell you a rebuilt
tranny, so do beware.
On Jul 25, 11:39*am, "Anthony Diodati" <mrbreezeet1NO
S...@verizon.net> wrote:
- Posted by Anthony Diodati
Thanks, No, I couldn't find anything about OBD I Or OBD II under the hood.
Are the solenoids visible if you drop the pan ?
Are they 12 Volt.
<johngdole@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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That's bummer because the codes can help verify the source of the
problem. For instance, if they tell us it's the shift .
If you look on the sticker under the hood, do you see "OBD" or "OBD-
II" certification? That should be near or on the vacuum routing
sticker.
Maybe Transtar can provide you with an affiliated shop that will help
diagnose the problem at a low cost (or even free). Transtar also sells
rebuilt valve bodies and solenoids (not sure A540e series available).
So you might want to check with them. An alternative is to pull one
from the junkyard.
http://www.transtarindustries.com/locations.asp
I wouldn't be surprised if some shops just want to sell you a rebuilt
tranny, so do beware.
On Jul 25, 11:39 am, "Anthony Diodati" <mrbreezeet1NO
S...@verizon.net> wrote:
- Posted by johngdole@hotmail.com
Solenoids are not visible just by dropping the pan. I know I'm being
repetitive, but personally I would get the check engine code to help
verify the problem is at the transmission before you spend time on it.
Would a trip to the dealer be acceptable?
Transmission work can become a mess. I don't know how mechanically
inclined you are, but do consider leaving it to the pros. This is your
call. Of course, if you know how to rebuild the good 'ol GM Hydramatic
TH350 then I'll keep quiet.
If you feel fine going ahead and are mechanically inclined to do so,
then on-vehicle checks you can pretty much do only the valve body and
shift solenoids. **That's not to say the true problem isn't somewhere
else.**
I'd start with:
1. ATSG A540-series transmission overhaul manual (about $19.99 +
shipping on eBay)
There should be a sticker on the driver-side door or frame about
the transmission type. The 94 V6 should have A541E, but check to make
sure.
2. Valve Body Gasket Kit, new strainer and pan gasket (cork-rubber
type, NO fiber type)
ATF (Dexron III these days).
http://www.transtarindustries.com/locations.asp
3. Clean up the valve body, all valves and respective ports. When you
drop a shift valve coated with ATF into it's port, it should fall to
the bottom by gravity alone. Pay attention to 1-2 shift valve as it is
one of the primary suspects.
4. Inspect for wear and tear that will allow fluid to leak past shift
valves. The A series is quite a dirty transmission.
5. Test and check the solenoids. Make sure you have new gaskets for
these in the gasket kit. If not order them. If they are good, great;
if they are bad, then you know part of the problem. These solenoids
cost a few bucks, so test well before replacing.
Good luck!
On Jul 25, 10:03*pm, "Anthony Diodati" <mrbreezeet1NO
S...@verizon.net> wrote:
