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1996 Lexus ES 300 Repair Question


Topics covered: Clutch, Sensor, Shift solenoid.
Mileage: 147,800 miles.

Asked on February 28, 2011

1996 Lexus es300

Check engine code on 1996 Lexus ES300 shows PO770. Dealer says could be one or two different solenoid sensors. The part #s are: 8542033010 & 3527033011. Do I need to replace both or how do I know which one to replace?
Avatar Asked by paretfrank

Answer

Replied on February 28, 2011

You have to go thru the trouble tree to find the problem i posted the code description and the trouble tree to follow.Let me know what you find.

DTC P0770 Shift Solenoid E Malfunction (Shift Solenoid Valve SL)

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses the signals from the Throttle position sensor, Air-flow meter and crankshaft position sensor to monitor the engagement condition of the lock-up clutch.
Then the ECM compares the engagement condition of the lock-up clutch with the lock-up schedule in the ECM memory to detect mechanical trouble of the shift solenoid valve SL, valve body and torque converter clutch.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on February 28, 2011

Sorry i forgot to post a diagram of where that solenoid is i posted it for you.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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