Replacing Shift Solenoids in VS auto trans.

[Portunio]

G'day guys,
My mum has a 1996 VS s2 V6. Recently we've had trouble with the trans not shifting the way it should. When I scanned the computer, it came up with a fault code along the lines of '2-3 shift solenoid fault'.

Now, from what I understand the auto trans has two shift solenoids, an 'A' solenoid and a 'B' solenoid. Which one controls to 2-3 shift action? Also how Do I physically tell which solenoid is which?

Lastly, I have one shift soleniod here to suit that gearbox, how do I tell if its an 'A' solenoid or a 'B' solenoid? Or are they the same part?

Hopefully someone can make heads or tails of this.
Any help, advice or diagrams would be appreciated, as I plan to tackle this on the weekend.

[-=ApheX=-]

Although you can change it, it's best to get a professional to do it, and chances are the trans is stuffed, the fault only stops at the solinoid, there may also be other unseen damage!

[vs-6]

i ad this fault come up a while ago it ended up just going away by itsself

[vncruzr]

mate jump onto you tube and type it in. there is a thread on how to completely strip these boxes if you want to do it yourself but, yeah i agree, leave it to the experts.

[hako]

Try this link. Mine went (2/3 solenoid) a few years ago but I got lazy and paid to get it replaced (~$200). If mine goes again I'll do it myself as it's basically unclip wires and soneoid and remove/replace.
recurring 2/3 shift solenoid fault

Don't forget to post back and share what you discover - good or bad.
Good Luck.

[Portunio]

Thanks guys,
I've decided to replace both solenoids and put a service kit through the box, hopefully that should sort it out, but we'll see. I'll report back with my findings next week.

Cheers,
Dicko.

[Portunio]

I fitted the new solenoids this afternoon and gave the gearbox a service. Everything seems fine so far, the engine light turned off the first time we went to start the car
afterwards and on the test drive it shifted through the gears as smooth as silk. Brilliant.

I also took the opportunity to replace the leaky rocker cover gaskets and fix a slow leak in one of the rear tyres.

Now I just have to hope that I won't need to touch it again for a while.

[hako]

I fitted the new solenoids this afternoon and gave the gearbox a service. Everything seems fine so far, the engine light turned off the first time we went to start the car
afterwards and on the test drive it shifted through the gears as smooth as silk. Brilliant.

That's good news

[dan202]

sounds good mate mine doing the same thing ill give it a crack too