545RFE Solenoid Pack

RFE Solenoid Pack in an 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee

[@chasajr]

worth watching, thank you for showing the disconnect ~ without that one little piece of info and instruction I would've done damage trying to get it apart

[@gailglick3128]

I've never seen such a thorough, easy to understand and SEE video. Wow. New subscriber and fan.

[@michaelpaugh7085]

Grate video man it help me out a lot

[@joseluisvaldioseravallejo]

Hello, I was wondering if you have a video where you do a refurbish service to the solenoid pack (using the seals kit available on ebay as an instance) instead of replacing the pack

[@cj360trider]

No, replacing the pack is the most economical option. That's what I do.

[@danielguerra626]

Do you know what tools are required to rebuild the 545rfe?

[@cj360trider]

Yep, mostly common tools but you'll need a press to get a few springs compressed to safely take them apart. You also need a dial indicator to properly set up the OD clutches

[@rsgolden3566]

Title? Where did you replace the solenoid pack in this video? Only saw you take out valve body!

[@cj360trider]

Solenoid pack is self explanatory after you get the vb out. Use the new pack to determine which boots you need to remove. Pretty simple. If it's out of your comfort zone, pay someone who is capable of doing it.

[@Objectional_Opinion]

I'ma agree with this person. ^ People don't watch How To videos to see "it's self explanatory" from the person doing the video. What. Thanks for what you did show, but huge no thanks on the title versus what was shown and what you went over.

[@Meche697]

Solenoid pack 2 part series kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJK4e2RupMekmaM The connector release @ 5:00 is the snitzel in this video.

[@NathanYork-ki2jk]

You get a like and a comment for showing that stupid plug. Lol. I've been going nuts under my truck trying not to break it and that's what brought me here.

[@Battlewagon701]

Same dude why do automotive plugs have to be such a pain in the ass

[@johnb.1439]

Thanks for the video and the reality check. 👍

[@MegaMoose73]

Oh I had another question must you reset the computer cause replacing the shift solenoid on my 07 jeep commander 4.7L?

[@cj360trider]

Not necessarily but it won't hurt. Although you may need to take it a shop to have a relearn done on it, as usually only the higher quality scanners can do that. Relearn would the same as resetting it as you refer to it.

[@MegaMoose73]

@@cj360trider Ok thanks I’ll do that . Thanks again your video was a big help

[@barrywright2549]

Awesome buddy. Great camera work. I am replacing the valve body on my 45rfe. Just showing how that plug unclips helps so much.

[@MegaMoose73]

Hi there I just Express my thanks i just competed the job. If it wouldn’t have been your video I’m sure I would paid a boat load of money. It was easy but the shift solenoid harness was a Challenge. Thanks again. 👍

[@jamesmason5797]

Watched the video. Thought it was great and a lot of help in dealing with this type of transmission problem. One question that I had was If you had the part number for the reusable pan gasket or where to purchase it? Thanks again for the great video. James.

[@cj360trider]

Whatever It Takes transmission parts is my main vendor.

[@cj360trider]

www.wittrans.com/search?part=xtr

[@Notbluujeans]

I have a question man if you’re still active on here. I just did my fluid and filter changes, but put my magnet in the middle of the pan instead of the corner. Is that ok?

[@cj360trider]

Perfectly fine

[@johnlowe3087]

I got a 2003 Dodge Durango what it does you can crank it up and it going all the gears but soon as it warms up and when you shut it off and try to crank it back up it's going in reverse and it won't let it crank what will be causing that I have been beaten my head beating my head out I don't know what's causing that but you let it sit and cool it'll crank right back up

[@johnlowe3087]

I don't know if it's the shift solenoids or the neutral safety switch inside is causing that

[@johnlowe3087]

I got a 2003 Dodge Durango I have transmission problems what it does it cranks up good when it's cold but when you start driving it come home and put it in park and shut the key off then you got to go somewhere again while it's warm you turn the key won't crank it's going into reverse light but you let it cool down it'll go back in the park will it be causing that

[@cj360trider]

Unless you have a rubbed thru wire the switches and sensors that control everything you stated are in the solenoid pack. That's what I'd change first. Buy OEM, aftermarkets are known problems.

[@Meche697]

5:00 mark is golden! Note, push tab TOWARDS transmission. I used a large flat head. I can't seem to fully rotate the white cam lever, hoping tomorrow when I unscrew the valve body it gives me wiggle room

[@cj360trider]

Pull up on connector while rotating cam lever. If you can

[@Meche697]

@@cj360trider what about the re-install?

[@cj360trider]

@@Meche697 line up cam pegs w lever and push connector in, when it feels like it bottoms out push the cam lever to the lock position also while applying light pressure to the connector

[@chancecurphy518]

Literally watched this just to see how to drain the pan and you skipped to when it’s already off

[@cj360trider]

I have a fluid evacuator that I lower the level with so it doesn't make such a mess but I recommend a trans pan funnel for a drain pan. Its about a 2 foot square funnel and will catch pretty much all of your fluid. Unless the pan has a drain plug it's going to be messy

[@lescobrandon8162]

Doesn’t seem that hard, I wish I had a better obd scanner to see the torque converter rpm’s because I’m just about to dive in and try this on mine. Let’s say I’m driving at 15mph(which is all my truck can do right now) and I hit a small incline, my rpm’s don’t change, I might slow down a little but my rpm’s remain the same which makes me think the clutch is still good. Went to a mechanic last week and tried talking to him. His response: “no you’re wasting your time and money you need a new transmission” which is 4k….

[@cj360trider]

Converter rpm IS engine rpm. Trans input will differ from engine and trans output

[@cj360trider]

Sounds like you're in limp mode. Last one I looked at this way had a tipm failure that cut all electrical power to the transmission. I don't know where you're at but proper diag will save you lots of money in parts you may not actually need.

[@lescobrandon8162]

@@cj360trider appreciate that, I haven’t started yet, I just replaced some fuses and relays today but no luck. I’ve read about the tipm and am going to look into that next, I’ve read just some dielectric grease on the pins could solve the problem, if I go with a new one will I NEED to go get it programmed? Thanks for your help

[@lescobrandon8162]

Also, Upon first starting I’ll have first AND second gear but when I shift into second for the first time about 10 seconds later I think it drops back down to first then my rpm’s will kick up and that’s when I slow down to 15mph or so.

[@lescobrandon8162]

It’s weird too, I’ve had problems with lights staying on even though I turn everything off, I’ve gone through 3 fuses for my radio, my cigarette lighter fuse is out again, I’ve gone to start my truck..nothing.. wait 2 mins, it starts, same thing with cranking, it’ll crank but nothing, wait 2 mins it starts… my friend said check my ground wires. I’ll keep you updated and thanks again for your help

[@twouniq04]

Got a question for you what’s the cost of a selenood pack and what is the purpose of you change the pack?

[@cj360trider]

This particular pack had a faulty temp sender in it throwing a code and check engine light

[@cj360trider]

Cost will vary but $250-300 ball park generally

[@michaelpaquette5181]

How did you find out the trans temperature sensor was out did the light just came on periodically I just replaced solenoid pack and now my trans temperature light is coming on

[@cj360trider]

Diagnostic scanner.

[@michaelpaquette5181]

So you had a faulty solenoid pack and the temperature sensor is integrated into the solenoid pack

[@KRALTAIR47]

Parts links?

[@cj360trider]

www.wittrans.com/search?part=xtr

[@cj360trider]

www.wittrans.com/search?part=xtr

[@cummins12valve57]

Will a 545rfe and 65RFE swap and work?

[@cj360trider]

They are the same physical transmission. The difference is programming.

[@cummins12valve57]

@@cj360trider my 545 in my 11 Ram is toast and I have access to a 12 65rfe. I figured worst case I could swap the shift solenoid if the harnesses are different. I’m not sure if the valve-bodies are different are not.