1997 BMW 318i Transmission control solenoid

FLGUY

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1997 BMW 318I
1.9L
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES

I am trying to change my transmission control solenoid, but can't find where the part is.

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Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 AT 1:54 PM

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DR LOOT

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I'm assuming you're looking for a transmission control module is located in the engine compartment on the right side against the firewall

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Wednesday, February 11th, 2015 AT 9:10 PM

FLGUY

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Sorry it's actually the shift solenoid

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Thursday, February 12th, 2015 AT 4:15 AM

DR LOOT

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I apologize, the shift solenoids are controlled by the transmission control module if I understand you correctly you want to get into the valve body of the transmission and replace the shift solenoid?

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Thursday, February 12th, 2015 AT 8:27 AM

FLGUY

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Yes that is it.

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Thursday, February 12th, 2015 AT 11:53 AM

DR LOOT

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I am having a hard time finding information on that transmission, but here is a schematic of it what I would do is remove the pan and the shift solenoid should be plugged into the valve body number 13. Hope that helps you out.

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