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Shift solenoid relay.. internal or external?

My car does not shift into the final gear, I had the codes checked and it said I needed a shift solenoid relay switch, I just need to know if it is located internally or externally. If it is external I am quit sure I can replace it... if not I am at the mercy of a transmission shop. Please advise. Thank you

  • mbhager Dec 28, 2008

    i am having the same problem but mine will not shift into reverse either. Is this really the same problem?

  • steven sherard Nov 13, 2013

    i would like to see were it is and do i have to pull ths transmission

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Trans model is the 4L60E,and the shift solenoids are mounted on the valve body,just inside the bottom pan.There are 2 shift solenoids,one EPC solenoid (Electronic Pressure Control)One TCC PWM solenoid (Torque Convertor Clutch,Pulse Width Modulated),one 3-2 kickdown solenoid,and a manifold pressure switch.As far as a shift solenoid relay switch,i have never heard of that.The power for the transmission solenoids comes through the ignition switch ,and uses a fuse,not a relay.Accessing the solenoids only requires dropping the bottom pan,and the valve body does not have to be removed,to change the solenoids.The shift solenoids are the TWO solenoids right side by side and look identical..They are the only two solenoids inside the pan that are in fact identical.Good luck.

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Where is the shift solenoid valve located a on a 2000 oldsmobile bravada

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