Subaru CVT TR690, Code P2763 Diagnosis & Repair

[@imt5802]

Gary, you are indeed one of the best mechanics on the Internet in my opinion! I have been watching a lot of your ZF5HP24 videos and those motivated me to actually take mine apart and fix it! May God bless u🙏 and greetings from Germany!🙋‍♂

[@tonycastro6154]

the wrench extensions will cause more torque to be applied to remove bolts,,,tnx for video,,,

[@aldoaltamar5041]

Good morning my friend excelent video have a nice day

[@goodtimejohnny8972]

The absolute best transmission channel!

[@FelixA-o2s]

Thanks for video; what's the selenoid sensor part for 2016 forester 2.0xt touring? Do I also need tr690??

[@Take2wheels]

Great video and explanation. Is there any link between the lockup duty selenoid and the torque converter unlocking issues? I had the code and was able to fix it by cleaning and replacing the battery terminals. Then years later I have the torque converter causing stalling when coming to a stop. Which is apparently an issue with the bearing on those years 'TCs. But I wonder if the solenoid is the root cause of the issue.

[@davidbryant2948]

I have this exact same issue.

[@craigc8954]

Thanks for sharing Gary. Really interesting as usual.

[@qualityreno9689]

Great video. Where did you get the solenoid from?

[@GaryFerraro]

I purchase my parts from Transtar

[@kimgann7839]

Hi, Gary, thank you for this great video. On my daughters 2010 Legacy with he 2.5L, we have codes P2764 (3 times) along with a P0700. I think she has the TR580 transmission? Do we need to replace the entire valve body or is this a torque converter issue?

[@GaryFerraro]

The problem is the solenoid, They sell them now, so it's either the solenoid or the valvebody

[@kimgann7839]

@@GaryFerraro Thank you Gary. I will be contacting Transtar today.

[@RicGabrizaJun]

@@GaryFerrarowhere can you buy a solenoid that works coz bought 1 at Amazon didn’t work

[@GaryFerraro]

@@RicGabrizaJun where are you located?

[@RicGabrizaJun]

@@GaryFerraro Los Angeles

[@keeearrr]

@GaryFerraro thanks for the great video. i just did the process to car that came into the shop and upon putting everything back together found that the car moves backwards in drive. what could be causing cause this?

[@cleristtobar]

The same thing happened to mine. Did you find the cause?

[@jamesbarca7229]

The lock-up solenoid (green wire) tests good (12.5 ohms). The blue wire tests out at around 5 ohms so that solenoid appears to be bad. Will that cause the P2763 code? Is that solenoid available or will I have to replace the valve body?

[@GaryFerraro]

If it's the lock-up solenoid, Only the lock-up solenoid is sold separately

[@jamess3532]

I ended up just ordering the entire valve body after verifying that the solenoid was bad. This car has 140,000 miles on it and who knows when the next one will fail and I only want to do this job once. Many of the solenoid reviews I've found are poor stating that they would only work a week or less in some cases before failing. Purchasing the OEM Subaru valve body was ~900.00 for parts but by doing the job myself I'm still saving money.

[@GaryFerraro]

Everything worked out ok?

[@jamess3532]

Sure did and I really appreciate all your assistance. I installed the new valve body yesterday. No more codes or warning lights and the car drives great. I salvaged the solenoids that were reading good and I'll keep them as spares just incase one fails on the new valve body. @@GaryFerraro

[@GaryFerraro]

yes, i just did one a few days ago, the AWD solenoid failed, first time i've seen that@@jamess3532

[@jamess3532]

I placed the old Valve Body on a tarp and drained all the fluid out of it so I could measure it. The fluid was relatively clean so I suspect the CVT was flushed at some point prior to us purchasing the car for our daughter a few years ago. I added back the same amount of fluid I collected which was about 7 oz's. My local Subaru dealer had a new VB in stock so this tells me this is probably a common problem... @@GaryFerraro

[@GaryFerraro]

correct we do those all the time. Good job in fixing that yourself@@jamess3532

[@steveswilliams7341]

I really appreciate for sharing this❤ 🎉

[@PedroCruz-s5p]

Dear Gary: thank you for your excellent videos, they are of great help to me. Query I have a 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5 CVT. 55,000 miles and runs fine. The transmission oil has never been changed. According to the dealer, is this oil for life? Should I change it and can I use Lubegard CVT 68115 oil -1.25 gallon and can I add Lubegard CVT 67010 PROTECT, 32 oz. In my country, Subaru CVT oil costs 90 USD for 1/4 of a gallon and with Lubegard I would spend a total of 1/3 of the value of Subaru oil. Thank you very much for your time and videos. Pedro Cruz. Chili.

[@GaryFerraro]

Yes you can service it, I believe you can, i never used it but see what it can be used on or e-mail Lubeguard and ask them

[@lisaalmonte7844]

Nice job and good video quality

[@skutahuniai4830]

Question. At the start, you said the code was 2763 - high. Yet when you tested the solenoids you showed an open circuit. Does not a fault code of "high" indicate a shorted coil rather than an open coil?

[@NorthernCorruptionMonitor907]

It's good to apply a ground and pull it low to check wiring back to computer but these are valve body's not sure what high means here

[@shafi420]

Hi Gary My 2014 Forester XT had P2763 before. I cleared it and drove around a bit and now I have 2762 code and no 2763. Which says lockup duty solenoid malfunction. I was gonna change the lockup solenoid. But wondering if there is some other problem?

[@GaryFerraro]

The 2763 code most of the time is the solenoid, it has always been for me. The 2762 a little hard to diagnose but that may be a valvebody problem

[@shafi420]

@@GaryFerrarothanks. I got the Doorman solenoid cuz I had the 2763. I will check resistances of the solenoids and see where they are at

[@shafi420]

@@GaryFerrarothanks for the info. I fixed my 2762. I checked the resistance of the solenoid old one was 154 ohms. New Doorman solenoid 926-408. Problem solved.

[@brahim55]

Hi Gary Thanks for the video . Hey can you make some repair vidéo on those aisin transmission like the tf72sc ?

[@BenAdkins-p8c]

Hi Gary, I just got codes P0700 and P2763 on my 2015 Forester 2.5l with CVT. Does mine have the same TR690 transmission?

[@GaryFerraro]

You have the TR580, Gen 2 Valvebody on top

[@BenAdkins-p8c]

Thanks so much! I am going to try and order the solenoid and replace myself. Very helpful video I will definitely be referencing as I go!

[@joshhill4743]

Hey Gary, great video had a question I'd hope maybe you could answer. I replaced the lock up duty solenoid on my 2011 outback ( got the lights and codes then ohm tested it and it tested bad) I replaced with a new solenoid and the lights and codes went away but ended up coming back. This time when I test the solenoids none test bad. Am I missing something? Have you encountered this? I've tested through the harness and even pulled the valve body back out and tested all the solenoids off the vehicle all test good. I can reset the codes but they keep coming back.

[@GaryFerraro]

where did you get the solenoid from?

[@joshhill4743]

I bought the solenoid off of Amazon. Seller called labwork. It tested good before installing and still tests good on or off of the car but can't get the lights to stay gone.

[@GaryFerraro]

so you clear the code and it comes right back?@@joshhill4743

[@joshhill4743]

It comes back within a short drive. Maybe 15-20 minutes usually. I've cleared it both by unhooking the battery and by clearing it with a scanner

[@GaryFerraro]

so may come back hot, i would ohm the solenoid when hot or take the valvebody back off , use a heat gun to heat the solenoid while the ohm meter is hooked up@@joshhill4743

[@CamperPrius]

Hello Gary, I believe I have a problem with my valve body too but would you be able to confirm? I have a tr690 as well. 2011 outback. My codes are p0700, p0841, p0965 Thanks you

[@GaryFerraro]

Hmm. Never really had those codes, seems internal. Has the fluid level been checked?

[@CamperPrius]

@@GaryFerraro not yet I will be checking it on Thursday. Hopefully that is it I know there is a transmission fluid leak though. I’ll start there. Thank you

[@johnyin689]

Thank you for your video, I want to know where did you buy solenoid?

[@GaryFerraro]

From a company called Transtar, they are my supplier of parts

[@johnyin689]

Our location Transtar auto part do not have this part.@@GaryFerraro

[@GaryFerraro]

Even if not local could be brought in, where are you located?@@johnyin689

[@zee_nyc]

Hea Gary. My wife just got this code on her ‘14 Impreza. (cvt) Are you accepting customers for this fix? We are in bayside, queens. We can get the car there.

[@GaryFerraro]

sure no problem, you can bring the car or call me

[@johnyin689]

Hi Gary, after I replaced valve body (from Amazon) my car only can backwards can’t forward, Can you help me figure out what is wrong? Thanks

[@GaryFerraro]

Manual valve hooked up?

[@ichangedtheworld]

Do you have a part number for the solenoids? I have same car same valve body and I want to make sure I get the correct solenoids.

[@GaryFerraro]

I do not but the lock up solenoid is the only solenoid available separately

[@HanifEFIMechanical]

Good

[@bobbyallen7866]

Do you have a part number for the solenoid from transtar

[@darrenvogel8096]

Can this be done without removing the transmission? I have the same code on a 2016 subaru crosstrek

[@GaryFerraro]

yes, Only difference is the Valvebody on your car is on top, access it from under the hood. Trans is a TR580

[@frankwrenchman4573]

Very informative thanks for sharing your knowledge Gary

[@lukestrasser]

Gary, another great video. Other than the solenoid issues, are these units reliable? I know the Jatco units were terrible in the Nissans.

[@GaryFerraro]

They actually are, nissan i get 5 calls a week.

[@jamess3532]

Great channel. I have the P2763 with a P0700 code on my daughters 2013 Legacy with he 2.5L. Does she have the TR580 transmission on her 2013?

[@GaryFerraro]

yes, it does

[@jamess3532]

Thank you. This part is way more expensive than I thought it would be! Could you provide a link for the solenoid? Don't want to have the replace the entire valve body.@@GaryFerraro

[@GaryFerraro]

I purchase my parts from Transtar, they have an on line ordering system called Transend WWW.Transtar1.com is the website@@jamess3532

[@GaryFerraro]

I never had a problem yet, not sure if it's aftermarket, i have to ask my rep. Cost me over 200 for the solenoid@@JamesMosher-nj6mv

[@lostvisitor]

how about showing how to test the solenoids before removing the pan???

[@GaryFerraro]

sometimes it's easier to drop out the valvebody to check the solenoids

[@lostvisitor]

@@GaryFerraro ya some people like an oil shower and to spend 40+$ in fluid. Is the pin outs on the wiring harness not available??

[@GaryFerraro]

@@lostvisitor I understand, it should be available but may be hard to get to. This trans, the pan gets dropped and the internal connector is right there

[@lostvisitor]

@@GaryFerraro There is a connector under the inner cooler on top of the engine. Just like the regular subarus. Just don't have the diagram for it.

[@HAM-v9s]

Hi have chevy colorado 2011 2.9 engine have code P0717 the sensor not reading at 700 rpm but if rpm 2500 or more reading what,s this proplem

[@GaryFerraro]

send me your vin number [e-mail] have to look at wiring some of the colorado's do not have a TCM

[@tamarirobinsonsr794]

Good morning ever experienced a rebuilt 4l80 no forward after driven 1 mile and parked at gas station only reverse after park

[@GaryFerraro]

Does the fluid smell burnt?

[@tamarirobinsonsr794]

@@GaryFerraroyes forward drum repair failed bushing tight opened and found problem

[@tamarirobinsonsr794]

Put back in now forward id free spinning had forward gears until bushing spent in forward drum a repair sleeve I use so I got a new drum and input shaft made repairs air checked to double check and bam now no forward t all

[@GaryFerraro]

@@tamarirobinsonsr794 do you have manual low? How are the sealing rings on the input shaft?

[@shafi420]

Hi where can I buy the solenoid on its own? my research shows only valve body complete is available

[@GaryFerraro]

did you try to google TR690 lock up solenoid? They are available

[@shafi420]

Yes I have seen but most have mixed reviews where some failed in a few months. Where do you get yours from? Success rate? Also I have the 2014 forester XT and the trans fluid from dealer high torque CVT is like $40 a liter. What fluid have you been using?

[@GaryFerraro]

I purchase the solenoid from my supplier which is Transtar, I also use there brand CVT fluid for subaru much cheaper@@shafi420

[@bobbyallen7866]

Great information! Thank you!

[@DwightSamuels-bx8tu]

Can is causing the car to shake what do I do

[@edwinalexander1170]

Is Subaru CVT horrible like Nissan CVT? Is it the same Jatco manufacturer ,😂😂😂😂

[@GaryFerraro]

no the subaru is much better, rarely get those.