Torque converter clutch solenoid (tcc) replacement

Replacement of tcc on ford taurus 3.0 V6

[@jimchang911]

Sorry, Old Video but a Great One to gain access in car of all the Solenoids, Thank you Master Ernst! I popped a P0756 (1st-2nd stuck closed shift solenoid B) on my 1996 Ford Taurus with Duratec 24V DOHC 3.0, this will be a great guide after a Fluid Flush to help loosen up the intermittent failure, yes it is infrequent. If flush fails will do your excellent method. Again thanks for posting!

[@fastfridaysfacts3694]

Ernest I just fixed my 2001 ford taurus 3.0 OHV your a big help...It wasn't a easy job, first time doing it. Used regular tools took me a day, left car jacked up overnite. The transmission motor mount was the problem, it was a headache trying to get it off and back on using jacks. Followed your instructions then filled the transmission back with 7 quarts mercon V transmission fluid, and checked it with a OBD2 Bosch 1300 scanner, The codes are gone. transmission rides smooth. The part was $77.99 at autozone. Part # TCS21, with the blue tab. You have to be careful and get the correct part. My transmission is a AXOD, the OD means "Overdrive". But the part will fit several cars.

[@MemE-cd6jw]

Hey whats up man I seen your comment figured you might know a thing or two about my question. Ya I am getting into the same repair this week. Going after those Solenoids. My question is, was it necessary to drain the transmission fluid before removing the valve body pan or can it be avoided? Also did the Valve body pan require a new gasket or is it a reusable gasket?

[@fastfridaysfacts3694]

You have to drain the transmission fluid first, and the gasket is reuseable.

[@fastfridaysfacts3694]

I'm sorry I responsed with my cell phone but it din't go through. You have to drain the transmission fluid first. It has a reuseable gasket.

[@666hobart]

@@fastfridaysfacts3694 Not for replacing the solenoids you don't have to drain any fluid not on this trans. The side cover is only the valve body cover the bottom cover has the filter inside and no solenoids.

[@fastfridaysfacts3694]

Make sure you first remove the "Upper Transmission Mount" that is behind the alternator, when you get the jack under the engine. You lift up the car, and then put a second jack under the engine. It is shaped like a "Bone". If you don't you will be wrestling with the transmission mount, to get it out. I broke mine, and after I started the job I realized that there isn't really any instructions to do this solenoid replacement, so that will save you a lot of time and $18.99. If you do that the solenoid removal and transmission mount on the other side of the engine will be a lot easier to remove. I also broke some bearings in my alternator, and had to replace it because of the strain on the serpentine belt when I lifted the engine, without removing the "Upper transmission" mount.

[@dfields9511]

Good vid, I have a 2001 Nissan Maxima p0744 code showed up . It was having rough shifting. I drained the ATF(it was dark brown but not metallic and didn’t smell burnt) I used Valvoline max life ATF to refill And 1 bottle of Lucus. What a world of difference . However the same code poped up after 70 miles of driving. My thoughts are the solenoid is sticky. Shift from. 1->2 is happening sometimes at 3500 rpm, but all other shifting seems normal after that. Before the ATF drain and fill and Lucus it was shifting all gears at almost 4-5000 rpms. Going to continue to drive car some for a few hundred miles to let the Lucus continue to work. It’s been getting better shifting the more it is driven after the drain and fill with adding Lucus. If after that light still stays on I may clear it and see if it comes back. Next step may be using sea foam trans fix to clean out things ( add or make room room in transmission) 1 bottle , drive for 1000 miles, drain again and refill with atf and Lucus. Hoping the trans fix cleaned out stuff in transmission If not. The. Trip to local Shop to get solenoid replaced For this car you replace all at the same time And have to open up transmission to get to it. Nissan Part No.: 31940-80X25 SOLENOID REPAIR KIT - CONTROL VALVE About. $77-120 part

[@jagboy69]

I can't believe you can get to the valve body without dropping the subframe! That's excellent news and for that I say, Thank you! I was about to junk a good car because of that miserable nightmare of a job.

[@jagboy69]

Did this job today, start to finish it took about 3hrs not rushing at all. With the car on one jack stand and a floor jack under the corner of the tranny, it helped to change the elevation to access the bolts through the wheel well. The taurus now shifts beautifully, I changed all three shift solenoids at the same time. Many thanks!

[@BLUEBOII-eu2xe]

@@jagboy69 so it's only one sub frame I have to move that's it ??

[@jagboy69]

@@BLUEBOII-eu2xe Its more like a bracket on the left side of the tranny. The tranny mount is attached to it. The bracket is held on with 4 bolts. After you remove the 2 nuts on the bottom, Use a hex socket and back out the studs. The top 2 are bolts.

[@BLUEBOII-eu2xe]

@@jagboy69 ok thanks

[@jagboy69]

@@BLUEBOII-eu2xe Best of luck, it's not a bad job, but I suggest changing that side rubber mount while you have it apart.😉

[@fastfridaysfacts3694]

Be sure to take off the "Upper Motor Mount" on the passengers side before you jack up the car, mine broke and I had to replace it. That's why I had some problems with taking off the transmission motor mount, do that first and you won't have any problems. That part was $18.99, to replace.

[@JC-rr5sw]

This video is great. I can't wait to fix this and have a proper running car. Thank you.

[@666hobart]

Very helpful video. The only one out there on this model and is great! thank you.

[@chrisvantuyl5554]

Hello. Quick question, what were the symptoms of that solenoid being bad. And also if one of the 3 shift solenoid were bad..what type of symptoms would there be?

[@RC-Heli835]

What were the symptoms? Jerking uphill or under a small load in 3rd gear or higher but not when coasting?

[@fastfridaysfacts3694]

You din't post a follow up video, Ernest did that fix the problem with your Mercury Sable. I have the same problem, and I'm about to do the same thing on my 2001 ford taurus 3.0 V6?

[@ernsttresch4803]

Yes, problem is fixed. Ford Taurus and mercury sable, both the same engine made by ford.

[@a1fixitguy309]

@@ernsttresch4803 Did you change the shift solenoids?

[@chipchiptalks365]

I'm doing the same job with my Taurus you did not upload a video of how to put it back together or an easy way how to take everything off. If you have that video please upload it thank

[@lwh7301]

I tried to remove that side plate years ago when the pins of electrical connector on the transmission bulkhead corroded to nothing. Couldn't do it. Had to take it into a transmission shop. Hope I don't need to do it again.

[@MrFordguy73]

This is good info, I'm going to spray mine with PB blaster right now while I'm waiting on the parts to arrive. Also I'm wondering if I should replace all of the shift solenoids with the torque converter solenoid while I'm in there?.

[@dontabeans-cm8mp]

Can u tell me where the tcc solenoid is located on my 2006 Ford five hundred

[@dougjstl1]

What was the problem what was your transmission doing or not doing why did you have to tear it apart to replace that I think you should have replaced the control pressure regulator solenoid too while you were in your age could replace them all there's like a kit for $100 replace all them solenoids

[@detwayn3]

Well done sir i salute u

[@artsalrios7250]

do i need to hold the motor or trans up after removing the mount? as well as what size socket did you use to remove the bolt from the mount?

[@antoniodiaz171]

Thank you very much for your video was a great help, nothing I have a doubt nothing else you have to remove the other screws to remove the (TCC) and put the new one.

[@ernsttresch4803]

You can get it online or at any auto parts store, the sensor is fastened with 2 screws I believe.

[@Appledocter]

I have a problem with Torque converter clutch solenoid in 1994 mercury sable 3.0 LS. I have to replace with it. Which location is the torque converter clutch solenoid in mercury sable ? It that same location with your car?

[@ernsttresch4803]

I'm not sure about your 1994, I think they changed it in 1998

[@Appledocter]

@@ernsttresch4803 Thanks.

[@MemE-cd6jw]

Did you have to replace the Valve body gasket? Or is the Valve body gasket reusable?

[@ernsttresch4803]

No, you don't need to replace it where there is no oil/fluids in it.

[@GAMINGWITVIRGO26]

Does this work on a 2005 Mercury Montego

[@creepa71trae]

My check engine light came on...and when diagnosed it gave code for tcc solenoid...I have a 06 pontiac vibe...help!!

[@johnnygallardo76]

i have a 2000 dodge ram 1500 v8 magnum sport, my check engine light went on so i took it to autozone and the computer brought back a error reading or something saying, "Replace Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid, and the error codes read, P1740 TCM Internal Malfunction. what could this be? Before i had my buddy replace the transmission fluid (no shavings but dark in color) because i guess i accidentally put it in overdrive because the light was on for that and the trans temp light was on too and it started smoking from engine so he fixed it by replacing the trans fluid (very well done btw), i do think it needs just a bit more trans fluid because it very minorly jerks but soon after he did all that this happened. What could this error be that i got from Autozone? Thanks in advance :)

[@ernsttresch4803]

It happens a lot that the tcc goes out, check the connector by the transmission first then disconnect it and check with a multimeter if it's still good.

[@Dubblesteel]

Thanks for this video, I have to fix the same thing on my ride. Do you have a picture of the torque converter or the part number, and also where did you get yours from because I'm having a little trouble trying to find one. Will be looking for the update on how your repai turned out. #goodjob

[@ernsttresch4803]

There are 3 different ones, autozone may give you the wrong one so make sure you take the old one out first.

[@Jose_caceres1]

Ho good afternoon I have 2014 ford escape se 1.6 with torque converter clutch solenoid problem how can I solved

[@dsgb1981]

Looks like I'm off to AAMCO

[@xElemeno]

So it's inside the transmission pan? I just have to find it. I have a crown Victoria

[@raykuts7924]

Elemeno same problem 06 won’t go n 2 Nd gear kind hesitate n 1st also

[@raykuts7924]

Accelerate slow and won’t want to go at first take off

[@666hobart]

On a crown vic the solenoids are inside the only pan, the bottom one, the same one you remove to change the fluid and filter since it is rear wheel drive.

[@jacobpacheco5134]

Would this also be of my 2002 mercury sable doesn't want to go into gear

[@luisgonzalez8804]

What was the problem?

[@dougjstl1]

What was the problem what was it doing why did you have to replace that part what was the problem that you were having

[@fastfridaysfacts3694]

How long did it take to do the whole job?

[@MrFordguy73]

He said 3hrs not rushing.

[@pauljustis2035]

Thanks for posting have a problem 2003 taurus 3.0 shifts 1-2 great when shifting to 3 it slips like neutral.To get it in o/d I have to pull it back in 2 nd. run up to about forty and put in o/d and it will relax into it and drive normal.Any ideas? thanks,

[@sternbro]

No codes? Sounds like one of the shift solenoids.

[@maragritahernandez2033]

How did u take whe elrod

[@fastfridaysfacts3694]

After the repair the PO741 code or other codes should leave. If the light does come back on the dash, it might be still stored in the ecm, and will need to be removed with a ODB scanner or remove them by removing the negative battery cable for 30 minutes, to clear the computer memory. There isn't any good instructions that I now for changing that solenoid that I've seen.

[@MYERS137]

FastFriday'sFacts did you have the P0741 code? If so, what were your symptoms. I have the same code. Vehicle drives as it should and goes through all gears when the transmission is cold, as soon at it gets to operating temp I lose all gears. No drive or reverse, it just slips. Let it sit over night and I have all gears again until it warms up.

[@a1fixitguy309]

@@MYERS137 I did have a PO741 code and I din't have symptoms, the light just came on the dash, around 130,000 miles. I looked into it and found out the tcc solenoids goes bad after 100,000 miles After you fix it you might have a reset the ecm, ford's way which is different than just taking the battery cables off for 30 min.

[@tsfyootwiin]

Nice video bruh!! Now need to find a way how to get the sub frame off and shit 🤔🤔

[@sternbro]

Yes, this does not seem to work on an 05 Taurus either. I have my side cover loose and jacked the motor till the trans frame is hitting the battery box mount and at a very minimum the brake master cylinder is in the way. So it sure isn't the same as his Sable. I'm with you, the sub frame seems to be the problem.

[@ernsttresch4803]

No need to take the whole subframe off, there are bolts with tread on it as well you can unscrew.

[@BWeezy-sw1wy]

@@ernsttresch4803 did you have to lower the subframe a bit, if so like an inch or so or what? thanks. Might help a guy with his 2008 Fusion with the 3.0L

[@blackbolo]

What about the same issue on a 2010 maxima

[@blackbolo]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@jorgerodriguez1102]

Is the same procedure for a Ford escort zx2 with automatic transmission?

[@ernsttresch4803]

Should be the same procedure

[@jorgerodriguez1102]

Thank you so much! 👍🏻

[@chipchiptalks365]

Also how long did it take you to do it.

[@ernsttresch4803]

Sorry for the late reply, it only took about 1 hour to take everything off , you put back together in reverse.

[@juanmanuelperez6237]

Thanks for posting this video, i have a ford taurus and came out with a code p1744 which is torque converter system stuck in off position. Is this the same problem as your. Thanks again. Hopefully i hear from You soon!

[@ernsttresch4803]

Yes it is, make sure to get the correct sensor.

[@juanmanuelperez6237]

@@ernsttresch4803 thanks man. I replaced the tcc solenoid and still doing the same, all the shifting speed are normal, but still have higher rpm at 85 mph about 3200 rpm and the code p1744( torque converter clutch system stuck in off position doesn't go away. What code did came up on your scanner? Thanks again!

[@ernsttresch4803]

Did you reset the ecm?

[@bernardharris9948]

I have a question guys...

[@martinberlanga4914]

Same issue with my 02 Ford explorer p1744.. just bought it and while driving home the code popped up and now.im wondering if I need to change the transmission or just the solenoids..

[@singpham3576]

thank you very much. nice video and clear

[@AbelardoCardenas1972]

Mine is a 2000 and scanner tells me 1-2 shift seliond I can actually hear it tic tic tic and it goes off then on off and then off

[@fastfridaysfacts3694]

What year?

[@Syed.pigeon007]

Sir how to fix P2763 transpission warning head light

[@dougjstl1]

The PCS the transmission PCS the control pressure regulator the pressure control solenoid did you replace that you had to replace that that's one of the main ones you should have checked your pressures first before you took the transmission apart

[@ernsttresch4803]

Normally the check engine light comes on, read the codes and replaced it.

[@emanuelrodriguez10]

do you know the location for a 2002 jeep?

[@ernsttresch4803]

Should be on the transmission I believe left side.

[@emanuelrodriguez10]

@@ernsttresch4803 driver side or passenger?

[@brianchapman3655]

On a 2002 mercury sable i put a another transmission in our car and now it wont shift out of firsr what could it be

[@ernsttresch4803]

Do you have fluid in? Did you connect it correctly?

[@BrandonAngelleG34RH34D420]

Mine do it when it's warm

[@p.a.1981]

Whare can i buy a tcc??????

[@revolutionday1]

RockAuto.com

[@abnervazquez3783]

Mines is PO741 problem

[@sapnukapteinis]

did you fix it? i have ford mondeo 2.5 v6 1998, was it the same problem? my O/D off light comes up randomly and disappears when i unplug battery...

[@norbertocastillo8551]

good

[@Alkalite]

Skip to 1:08

[@jonmillette1716]

Is there fluid in that pan?

[@troy123654]

Not if you drain it before you open it

[@caseyhenderson7661]

It has to be replaced, I'm sure. Is there any way to NOT have to change Tranny Fluid? Can the fluid from the pan just be put back in after replacing solenoid?? I hear horror stories about improperly changed tranny fluid makes for more problems with the transmission. I'd rather just leave the fluid ALONE, and only replace solenoid. Is this possible? If so, what's the best course of action? Thanks in advance.

[@ernsttresch4803]

There is no actual fluid in it.

[@caseyhenderson7661]

Hi Ernst. Thanks for your reply. So, can I replace my TCC solenoid on my Lexus IS250 without having to mess with transmission fluid at all? I mean, can I just pop off the pan or bottom cover and swap out the solenoid? OBD is throwing a code for it, and my car keeps going into limp mode, and after months of just resetting (battery), transmission is now starting to slip on 1st,2nd,3rd and car barely goes. If I turn off car and restart, I can go for a mile or so Gears reengage for a while but then start slipping again.

[@caseyhenderson7661]

Really just looking for quick easy fix to swap out solenoids without having to do anything extra, like refill tranny fluid or anything. I really don't wanna mess with the fluid.

[@gradyhernandez4699]

Get to the point pls