ryanSC400

Are there any writeups for fixing this problem yourself, and any online parts stores that stock the solenoid for cheap?

I've never been one to use the dealerships so I'm hoping someone else can chime in on how they did this themselves, and how much it cost.

Thanks in advance.

sc250tt

welcome to clublexus i would of introduced you to the search feature but i dont think this was ever covered (i can be wrong) im gonna have to change the same solenoid too. transmissoin is still under warranty but im really dreading on replacing the transmission after i did it to my sc300 .i think you have to drop the valve body to get to it not too sure though .anybody?

CantSeeMe

The problem (code 63) is pretty common on the older SC3 and SC4s . The solonoid is about $170 give or take unless you find a discounted part.
You could just drain the tranny fluid, drop the pan, and replace it. BUT hold up...... It may not be the solonoid itself that is faulty. According to the FSM, Your problem may also be caused by a problem w/ the wire(harness) or a bad ECM also. To know for sure, you will need to check the resistance of the solonoid, check the wiring from the ECM to the Sol, etc .
If you plan to do your own servicing on the car. I would highly recommend investing in the factory service manuals . They're not cheap, but if you think about it. This one service alone would cost more to have repaired at a shop than the manuals.
Anyhow , good luck

sc250tt

providing its the solenoid i jus drain the oil drop the pan and change it ?is it that simple or are there other issues to it?

CantSeeMe

Yes, pretty much .
raise the car
clean the exterior of the tranny
drain the tranny
remove pan
disconnect the connector from the solonoid
remove the solonoid mounting bolt
remove solonoid
then install the new solonoid( w/a new o-ring)
and torque the bolt
connect the connectorto solonoid
clamp the solonoid wire
Then reinstall the pan etc

2GTSVETTE

I have the same problem.. i checked the code its number 63 which is solenoid # 2.... i also got a throttle position sensor code error... I am trying to locate the solenoid but the dealers are giving me the run around..... On alldata it seems that the solenoid is pretty easy to change.. ill try to get the diagram..

BTW is that supra wheels on your sc ?? they look great...how much does a set run ??

sc250tt

sweet thanks for the info man this is driving me crazy now i can fix it

sliva001

so, anybody know where to buy a solenoid?

vwynn

iTrader: (4)

just wondering. what problems do you get with that damaged or faulty solenoid?

THanks

sliva001

the car doesnt have second gear. it shifts from 1st to 3rd

SuperiorSC

iTrader: (5)

i have the same problem with my sc Too! does anyones o/d light flash??? im thinking about swaping in a 1j tranny that i picked up....any thoughts?

sliva001

or you can just swap the solenoids if its auto...