1997 BMW 318i Transmission control solenoid

1997 BMW 318I
130,000 MILES • 1.9L • AUTOMATIC
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FLGUY
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I am trying to change my transmission control solenoid, but can't find where the part is.
Feb 10, 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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Feb 11, 2015 at 9:10 PM
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FLGUY
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Sorry it's actually the shift solenoid
Feb 12, 2015 at 4:15 AM
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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?
Feb 12, 2015 at 8:27 AM
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FLGUY
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Yes that is it.
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Feb 12, 2015 at 11:53 AM
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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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Feb 12, 2015 at 8:42 PM
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DR LOOT
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I found a better pic of the valve body that shows all the solenoid
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Feb 12, 2015 at 8:54 PM