Transmission solenoid
11-16-2014, 08:49 AM
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I am no expert, but a solenoid is just an electrical unit that moves a plunger in the transmission. It either works and the gears shift, or it doesn't and certain gears aren't available. so yes a solenoid can go bad without the clutch breaking up, but continuing to drive that way will cause problems.
11-16-2014, 05:11 PM
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It depends what solenoid it is whether it will cause problems or not. I've been driving for a year now with a torque converter clutch solenoid that doesn't function properly (P0740 trouble code) and all that happens is I loose a little fuel mileage and the engine runs about 200 rpm faster at 65 mph. The CEL light comes on about once a month and I just reset the code with a scan tool. I'm not about to tear into the trans just for that. Most of my driving is under 55 so it's not a big deal for me.
Go get the codes read and we'll tell you how important it is.
Go get the codes read and we'll tell you how important it is.
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