P0773 Transmission shift solenoid problems

[godrag112]

Has any one ever had a problem with this code "P0773 shift solenoid circuit e electrical" i have a 2001 solara sle v6 auto with 151000 miles. i have been driving on it for 6 months with no issues but i am moving to DE and need to pass inspection

[PDX SuperSolara]

I know all about that. You first should be sure the transmission is plugged into the wiring harness. Internally there are 3 solenoids that can be replaced without removing the transmission but the valve body has to be removed

[godrag112]

i took it to Toyota and they said i need a new trans without even looking at it so they are probably just trying to bend me over. so i took it to aamco and they said that all 3 solenoids need replaced for 550$$$ and that they couldnt just replace the 1. and that i might still have problems after that whoch would require a 2500$$$$$!!! stock rebuild

[PDX SuperSolara]

1st of all, you probably dodn't need all three solinoids. They can be tested outside the transmission, though I think 2 are sold as a set and 1 seperately. They don't all break at once, and it may just be a worn through wire.

2nd, AAMCO is well known to be screws. So don't do anything with them. Find someone who knows what they are doing and are not just glorified parts exchangers.

[godrag112]

thankx i'll probably just do it my self. it will be the first time working on an import front wheel drive trans but it hope fully shouldnt be that hard