vr v8 statesman auto problem???? help please

[slepar]

hey guys i need some help ive just brought a vr statesman 5ltr im havning trouble with the gearbox, when i cruise the gearbox changes gears fine but when i put my foot down it takes ages to change from second to third, first to second is fine under high acceleration but it just reall holds out 2nd to 3rd any ideas?


all help much appreciated

cheers

[VNCommyBeast]

Is it revving out so much that it's red lining? Or just more revs than you'd like it to?

[slepar]

it will preety much hold it out as long as i want, but if i back off it will change into third

[slepar]

anyone??????

[bandit10]

could be 2-3 shift solenoid fault. they are about $50 for a new solenoid off ebay, very easy to change.

[VNCommyBeast]

if it changes when you ease up on the accelerator it's probably just the computer telling it to hold the gear cos it knows you're a bastard that always wants to accelerate fast lol

[slepar]

thanks for the advice mate, could u possibly give me the basic run down on how to change it? its cool if u cbf lol

[bandit10]

the solenoid is in the trans pan, so you will need a transmission service kit, (filter, gasket, 5ltrs dexIII) there are 2 solenoids at the rear of the box one is the 1-2 shift solenoid and the other is the 2-3 shift solenoid, they just un-clip and pull out hard to explain but you will see what u mean when you have the trans pan off, they are spring loaded so make sure you dont loose the spring when you pull it out
Here is a link to the solenoids on ebay, Shift Solenoid A+B 1-2+2-3 TH700 4L60E 94-ON DTC 81/82 - eBay Automatic Transmission, Transmission, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 21-Aug-10 21:10:15 AEST)

They wont set a fault code until they fail completely, so prob wont show up if you do a fault code check.

[slepar]

if it changes when you ease up on the accelerator it's probably just the computer telling it to hold the gear cos it knows you're a bastard that always wants to accelerate fast lol

lol ive only owned the car for one day though, i spose its worth a try to reset the computer? i just diconnect the battery for 15 minutes yea?

[slepar]

the solenoid is in the trans pan, so you will need a transmission service kit, (filter, gasket, 5ltrs dexIII) there are 2 solenoids at the rear of the box one is the 1-2 shift solenoid and the other is the 2-3 shift solenoid, they just un-clip and pull out hard to explain but you will see what u mean when you have the trans pan off, they are spring loaded so make sure you dont loose the spring when you pull it out
Here is a link to the solenoids on ebay, Shift Solenoid A+B 1-2+2-3 TH700 4L60E 94-ON DTC 81/82 - eBay Automatic Transmission, Transmission, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 21-Aug-10 21:10:15 AEST)

They wont set a fault code until they fail completely, so prob wont show up if you do a fault code check.

thanks mate i am googling noe trying to find out the symptons of a faulty solenoid

[bandit10]

the symptoms are holding gear to the red line and not changing up until you back off, ive had this problem before and a new solenoid fixed it!

[slepar]

ok mate im guna get one and see how it goes. i wana service the gearbox anyway so i will update it once ive changed it, cheers for all the advice guys, much appreciated

[bandit10]

might be worth changing both, just to make sure you get the right one there right next to each other.

[slepar]

if for some reason i cant replace both how will i be able to tell wich one is 2-3?

[bandit10]

you should get some instructions with the new solenoid with a diagram which will show you which one it is.