U151 Common Problems
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ม.ค. 2019
- In this video, I go over a common or what causes common issue in this trans. The solenoids cause a lot of problems in this unit, i change the solenoids on every overhaul and do a memory reset and rarely have problems. These solenoids SL1,SL2 and SL3 can cause flared shifts, delayed engagements and even runaway shifts. These solenoids are a little pricey but i recommend changing them if an overhaul is done. Thanks for watching.
I will not be around next weekend, may not have time to post a video. Gary - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Thank you for this very informative video Gary. You don't know how much this has helped me with my client. God bless you.
Looking forward to meeting this great man before I leave this planet earth... Kudos to you Boss
Thank you, where are you located?
@@GaryFerraro am a young auto trans. techy from Nigeria 🇳🇬
@@autocrownz8078 ok, Greetings from New york. What type of transmissions are you working on?
Thanks again Gary, great information here!
Bill K Thank you
This is a strong Advantage you have Gary. You show the "foreign" designs in addition to the domestics. A lot of guys on yt don't show foreign. If you could put more emphasis on the foreign stuff when you do it it may get you more loyal viewers.
ok, thank you for that
I also understand that you're a busy man but if you have time 1 day to make a video of how to clean transmission parts at home that would be awesome! I haven't seen any good videos on that yet.
No problem, I appreciate you taking your time to show content. I've always worked on cars and now at 33 have a strong desire to rebuild a trans. I also would like to understand them.
@@Ashroyer86 cleaning parts at "home" is extremely difficult. Size of the cases makes it almost impossible. Maybe cleaning something like a VB I've done that using extremely hot water and immediately use dry compressed air to blow it off. You need to make sure no rust is able to form on steel and that it's all completely dry before reassembly. If you use a cleaner, such as a degreaser, it should be something aluminum safe.
To wash something like a case at home seems impossible to me. That's my input. Look into getting something like a Cuda washer, even used, if you're serious about getting into trans. Maybe try an apprenticeship at a trans shop.
@@CubasAutomotive .....Yes it can be a pain to clean parts at home, but where there is a will there is a way. You can start out with an old 55 gallon drum and cut it in half, use a brush and kerosene, wash it off with hot water and use compressed air to dry it or leave it out in the sun. Or buy a used parts washer off of Craigs List or Ebay. When I started out with auto repairs used equipment didn't even exist.
I tend to stay away from aftermarket sensors & solenoids too. If I knew a specific part was a Denso through dealer, and an aftermarket Denso was available, I 'may' try it. Otherwise OE all the way. Parts are getting worse in quality as time progresses.
Great video! I'm getting more into overhauls and of course your videos always help! Stay warm Gary!
Cuba Rodriguez Great. What transmissions have you worked on? Any questions my e mail is gsferraro@yahoo. com.
@@GaryFerraro so far, 700R4 older ones, With & without aux VB; Hyundai A4AF3; the 96 AXOD you helped me with, now 2 different 4R75W... 1 was recently rebuilt, but the rear took out the extension housing & sheared off the output shaft.
I'm using many parts off this 1st unit to rebuild the 2nd unit. 1st van was being scrapped after too much worked was now needed. 2nd van, unit had planets grenade. VB, planets, forward drum, and a couple other things are being replaced. Planets from 1st unit are being reused here...
I have 2 different posts on my FB page regarding these 2. Hopefully getting done tmrw and reinstalled by Tues. Airport shuttle van. 😊
Cuba Rodriguez some info. 2004 and up same planets. So 2003 and down cannot be. Used. 2004 and up added input speed sensor
@@GaryFerraro yes. Some of that I am aware of. Thanks. 😊😁
Cuba Rodriguez ok great. Hate to have you install and produce a code
I can tell you have been a mechanic for a long time, by the way you speak. I love the way you explain things. To be honest, I laugh a little because I now am calling solenoids, sell-enoids. LoL!! Nothing wrong with the way you say it, but you said it so many times, it's stuck in my head. XD
Anyways, great video. Thank you for the info on the U151 trans.
LOL, Thanks for watching
Very informative video. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you sir.
Great video gary. 👍
Hey Gary, you make some wonderful videos and appreciate your expertise. I’m curious to what your opinion is about what is the best transmission filter.
My choice of filters is by a company Filtran
Thanks for the info and video Gary. You recommend new solenoids as part of an overhaul, but can the solenoids be replaced without an overhaul or is that a futile effort to correct a 2-3 flare? We'll miss you next weekend but looking forward to your next video!
Solenoids can be replaced just by dropping the valvebody, you could certainly try that first and do a memory reset, if problem is still there or comes back, probably something internal also
@@GaryFerraro Their is any one expert in u151f transmission 4wd lexus harrier .problem is that I repair it clutch torque converter valve body sensor but still that suddenly brake the car.i changed fluid filter and fluid 3times.then don't shift in 3rd gear but you accelerate rpm gone up not shift. Thier is no codes give on scanner. I add liqui moly additive it's solve problem. 2000km again problem come suddenly braking applied car stop
@@mahmoodagha2794 so would you say the trans is binding up?
Gary. Thank you so much for this video and this priceless information! Are you in NY?
Hi Gary! In your experience, what would suddenly cause no reverse?
I have a 2007 Toyota Sienna with the U151E that suddenly lost reverse. Worked one day, sat overnight, lost reverse the next morning. It was also leaking trans fluid due to a bad trans fluid pan gasket.
I pulled the trans fluid pan and did a flush and fill and changed the filter. Fluid looked brown and burnt and there were some sparkles, but no chunks of metal nor was there much metal material on the magnets. Still no reverse after flushing and filling the fluid. It doesn't move forward or back in neutral and I seem to have all forward gears in Drive.
I also have a P0741 for Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off.
If this happened suddenly, something probably broke or snapped off inside the trans. With a P0741 code, your going to need an overhaul anyway
Please my Lexus RX 330 has a problem, once the transmission gets cold and I put it on drive, the car doesn’t move until I left it heat up, when the issue started it takes a few minutes but now it takes about an hour before the the drive moves, although reverse works perfectly fine.
Check your transmission fluid level cold and hot. I had similar and the fluid was low by 1qt. Of course it could be much worse but start there.
Hi,
I'm trying to take the neutral/safety range sensor off the U151F but it will not come off. The nut is already out. Any idea on how to pull it off? Thanks in advance!
Thank you Gary.
Great video Gary, I have a u151f with a gear/bearing noise between 40-60kmh. I've stripped and inspected, I cant see anything wrong although one of the planets looks like it's gotten hot. A little bit blue. Is this a common problem?
Does the gear rock side ways, could be the noise, If you take your foot off the gas does it go away?
Hello Gary, thank you for the informational video
I am currently having a 2-3 flare issue along with a slip in 2nd gear at higher rpm in my 2006 Toyota Avalon, do you think it's worth replacing the corresponding solenoids or do I have a bigger issue?
thanks...i repair/rebuild transmissions, the u150 trans, act up so funny but i always used the bigger u150 solenoids and wire from trans scrap dumps..... 90 percent of the shift issue is the solenoids. u can access and remove the 2-3 mold piston through the trans back cover...ATSG said 50psi but if u dont want to stress the solenoids use 15-20 psi
Good job, solenoids are a big problem with this trans
We have a 2005 AWD rx330 with the u151 trans. There is a strange shutter/hard shift (not flair) from 2-3 under hard acceleration, and very rarely from 1-2 and that's under lighter load. Do you think this could be a solenoid problem? Should I just buy a refurbished valve body and put all new solenoids in?
It could be a solenoid problem, do you have a scan tool that can reset shift adapts?
Hi Gary,
What are your thoughts on a V6 Rav4 with this box not wanting to drive forward when cold?
Once it has warmed up and we have done some slow laps of our street it then drives/shifts fine.
Thanks.
Hi Gary, thanks so much for the very informative video. I'm a pretty capable old school mechanic, but not with automatic transmissions. I have a 2005 Highlander with a slight shudder stopped in drive, and a noticeable shudder on acceleration in 1st and more in second. 146k on car. Wondering about the TCC solenoid or valve sticking? Its not slipping or shifting weird. Hate to pull the trans before trying something else. Can you isolate the TCC (stop it) to see if it makes a difference? Thanks in advance for your input. I have a trans guy in town who has scan tool but no codes thrown.
This shudders on take off?
@@GaryFerraro Yes, more power more vibration... 1st less than 2nd then diminishes.
@@washingtond.sastor2059 the converter may not come on til around 3rd gear, solenoid is just on/off
Replaced transmission fluid/filter on 2006 sienna with 180,000 miles. Vehicle shifts through all gears but won't move. Took everything back apart and checked filter to make sure o-ring was on correctly, even installed another filter just to make sure. Then reinstalled everything and no change, used 4 quarts on the refill, says 3.8. No fluid is flowing to the radiator from the transmission line. Plus no engine codes, could this be the Pressure Control Solenoid "D" or something else?
sounds like a pump problem. But was it like this before the filter change?
Hey Gary
I have an 05 Camry v6 it has 65k original miles and it has a double 1-2
But not every time
I’m think 1 of the solenoids is sticking
How would you go about this repair?
Hello Gary, great information, thank you. I have a 2004 Camry 3.3L with U151E. Having an intermittent shift issue, feels like binding or like the trans is in two gears at once. 280K on car, trans rebuilt about 80k ago. Also feel a intermittent shift flares/bumps, i think 2-3 shift. Would you lean towards valve/solenoid issue in valve body or internal PCM issue? Thank you.
That is usually a valvebody issue. You could try servicing the transmission and reset shift adapts
@@GaryFerraro ok cool. I did service it a month or so ago. I'll see if my scanner will reset those. We have Autel and Launch scanners at the shop. I saw Sonnax sells a valve body at upgrades for certain issues. Anything special about replacing those? Thanks so much for the reply.
Hi Gary, are those SLT and SL3 just sit inside loosely? I change my trans fluid+filter today and found that I could rotate them left/right, push/pull in and out It feel loose. I got random delay shift and flared at about 2k rpm. Thank you for your videos.
No, they should not sit in loosely. They have a bolt that holds them into place. They have precise valves that need to sit a certain way.
So far I found a few sticky pistons in valve body, I didn't check solenoids yet. Lucky me I bought spring upgrade kit, which had valve body parts diagram.
Who's kit is it, Transgo?
@@GaryFerraro
STL-U140-U250 shift kit
I bought it from Tran... something warehouse in Jacksonville FL.
Kit had 11 balls, springs and alum. plugs
Kit also had 2 drill bits and instructions which holes to increase.
how to complete the memory reset? How critical is memory reset?
Hey I have a 2006 toyota avalon . I have an issue once I drive the vehicle 30min or so the trans stops shifting . But once cool it shifts again
Does it stop moving when hot?
Thanks for the informative video. I'm working on a 2007 RX350 with a u151f. I rebuild the unit also the valve body with new sonnax valves, with brand new oe solenoid that you mentioned, brand new internal harness, brand new ecu. Reset the adapters as you mentioned, get it to work at one point around 150 to 160 degrees trans temp there after it start to do crazy different things, like harsh 1-2, flares 2-3, bind 3-4 or neutral out in combination, to the point that have no foward movement at all. Stop the vehicle, cycle the and transmission slips all gears till stop foward movement again. Any ideas 💡 🤔 would be appreciated. Thanks
when it stops moving forward does it have no reverse too?
@@GaryFerraro thanks for the quick response. Yes it does have reverse.
@@willsperformancetech2933 ok, next question, this is ok cold and not ok hot?
@@GaryFerraro Thanks for the quick response. I drove it this morning to monitor different temperature and cold no problems at all, it works the way it should. When trans reaches 130* it hesitate in 2nd sometimes, 3rd and slice flare in 4th, at 140* slips to 3rd and hesitate to 4th, at 150* hesitate 2nd slips and flare 3rd like is searching for the gear 3 then neutrals in 4th. After this happens I stopped driving because I don't want to burn the unit again.
@@GaryFerraro Hello. Just an update. I replaced the input speed sensor because I heard this sensors can cause some issues and not giving you a code. I thought that was the fix but all it did was the same thing but later in temperature. In other words, it started to act up after 168* and quit moving at 190*. Shift it to reverse and work, back to drive no movement, put it in park wait a minute, put it in drive and had foward, went around the block, started slipping, flaring neutral out again, put it in park wait a minute , back to drive and got foward again and doing the same thing... Any clues?
Hey Gary, what causes hesitation from stationary? There is also a bit of bump in 1-2 when the car is going up hill.
Delay in drive could be SL1 solenoid,
@@GaryFerraro thank you Gary. Very timely info this many years later. Those transmissions are a real problem here in Africa.
@@akandwanahoraymond7581 Can't get parts for them?
Can I swap a U151F into a car that has the U140F? As I understand it, the bell housing is the same and the trans housing is very similar.
They are similar but i don't think they can be swapped, i don't know of anyone that did this
Hi. My car 2011 5speed toyota kluger has problems whem 2nd to 3rd is flare to shifting only when hot comdition, cold is ok.
also down shift 3rd to 2nd slight bump not all the time it's occasional when hot also. I think this is what you explained most likely solenoids. do you think it is worth changing solenoids SL1,SL2,SL3 and SLT? i will costly but i want to fix this issues.
I also have scan tools to rest memory, reset but happed problem, please give advise.
Thanks
Most of the time the solenoids are the problem of course without me checking can't say for sure. Does the fluid look ok?
i had flushed fluid and changed filter as well. my plan is change solenoids first, can you able to recommend supplier? or just jet it from the Genuine.
I have a 2008 Sienna with a (U151E) transmission and and It's having problems shifting from 2 to 3, I did a spill and fill and the ATF is brown now instead of pink like it had been, with a small smell of burnt I guess, do you think it might still be fixed by replacing the solenoids as you explain or might their be too much damage..? I have no codes, nothing has been done to it yet.
If it smells burnt, may not fix the problem. You can try resetting shift adapts to see if anything changes
Thank you Gary, you the man.
@@jayveecee1 Thank you
hello Gary, first of all thanks do much for your information, i have U151F (lexus rx350) Reverse its not moving at all, but drives good. its about the solenoids ? i just wanted to know your thoughts. thanks
does this by chance move forward in Neutral?
@@GaryFerraro I didn’t try honestly
@@bahadirgulec2276 try that see what happens
@@GaryFerraro I bought the car from a mechanic guy , they tried to solve problem while transmission connected, but it didn’t work anyway, but thanks for your help and responses. Have a good night
Is it possible to do a memory reset on a 2004 Sienna with U151F without a diagnostic tool? Just disconnect the battery for a day?
I have a 2004 sienna and it is hard shifting from 1st to 2nd any help?
Was anything done to the transmission? Is there a check engine light on? any transmission codes present?
Hello Gary, thanks a lot for the info. I have an RX300 2005 with U151. I am in Spain in a mountainous area. When slowing down at an intersection to about 5mph and restarting I felt a sudden start. The same feeling of putting D from N with the engine slightly revved. Could this be caused by malfuction of the solenoids? which or which of them? Using the transmission to hold on steep slopes, instead of the brakes, can cause damage? Thanks in advance for your help.
when you go from Neutral or park to the drive range is there a delay? Is it ok cold and not ok hot?
@@GaryFerraro No it isn't. It's only when I slow down to 5 or 10mph and press slowly the pedal. It jump a little bit. It seems to be when cold. The thing is I commute about 5 miles to work and maybe is not enough to get the transmisión hot. I will have to do a test drive to figure this out. It has only 70k miles. I send it to Lexus dealer to change transmisión oil and filter but still the same.
Sorry to bother you so much but all cars here are manual transmission, no mechanics for automatics. Lexus dealer solution is a new transmission. No way.
@@aquilesmederos Could be a solenoid, they are a problem with this trans, other than that it works ok, no problem?
@@GaryFerraroYes everything else on transmission matter work fine. I have other issues but not transmission. You mean the 3 solenoids you mention in your video?
Добрый день. А если сильный удар происходит при остановке, что может быть???
Hi Gary. Thanks for this good advice! I had put a junkyard transmission in a 2006 Sienna (the original one leaked all the fluid from torque converter seal and burned out). The van drove perfect with the "new" transmission. Drove it for several weeks, with literally zero issues. All of a sudden the other day I come out, and the shifter goes through all the gears, and literally ZERO transmission response. Nothing whatsoever. I confirmed the shift linkage is working perfectly. And there's fluid in the tranny. Is this something that could be explained by a solenoid?? Racking my brain here, not making any sense to me.....thanks!!! Nelson
Any Noises coming from the trans?
@@GaryFerraro Nothing at all. And in fact I just pulled one of the tranny fluid lines that goes to the radiator, with the engine running, and went through "the gears," and no fluid came out of the hose at all. Does this mean pump not working? Is a teardown the only approach at this point? I know nothing about transmissions internally and I'm starting to realize the cons of throwing in a junkyard part....
@@amudeiolam6158 Yes. no fluid pumping can mean a bad pump, check the fluid level, if it shows overfull then pump is bad
@@GaryFerraro It doesn't seem to show overfull. But there was definitely no fluid coming out that hose.
I'm just thinking what I did, the last thing I did to the van was pull out the passenger axle to replace the axle seal. But that wouldn't cause any issue. And it backed out of the driveway just fine. Now it's stuck parked in the street LOL. I did also change the filter when I first put in the tranny. Maybe an issue with the filter I put in? I'm just trying to figure out what could have caused this or if it's just total "coincidence"
Thanks so much for your content! I am a auto repair tech and I’m looking to buy an older Toyota Highlander with this transmission. I still have an 06 RAV4, 4 cylinder which either needs a torque converter or transmission (u140f). The RAV4 would shift hard 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd. If I remember it threw a code once for something with solenoid “A”. About a week later, I was headed to work and 5min in, I went to accelerate up a slight hill and it made a pop noise and then a whining noise (relative to engine speed) I lost power to the transmission. After shutting off the engine a while, I was able to move it but I had to push the transfer case lock button. I had done fluid and filter changes a few months previously and a year before that. Does that sound like a torque converter or if I’m going that far should I rebuild? 175k miles😬
Those units are known for the geartrain failing, so far i have never seen a good one when i had these units on the bench
@@GaryFerraro so the u151 doesn’t have any notable internal mechanical problems, it’s more the solenoids? Would I be better off getting a Highlander with the u151 -OR- a mid 2000s Honda CRV with the “GPPA” 5 speed or the “MRVA” 4 speed?
I do both units, on the U151 when the solenoid malfunction it can burn the trans out, how many miles on these cars@@colinokeefe4901
@@GaryFerraro I just started looking but just now I found a clean 2003 Highlander V6 with 117k miles. I’m avoiding the 2.4l, they burn oil and have the u140! The CRVs I’m looking at are 2006 and up with similar mileage so is it’s probably a toss up at that point!
@@GaryFerraro actually I just saw that they didn’t start using the u151 on the v6 until 2004/5…
My 2005 sienna goes from 1st to 3rd gear.. no 2nd.. is this problem fixable by servicing or replacing corresponding solenoid without dropping entire transmission?
Well, You may want to drop out the valvebody and air check the 2nd clutch, if air checks ok, could possibly be the SL1 solenoid. Valve body has to come down anyway to swap out the solenoid
HELP!! My 2004 rx330 hesitate from 3rd to 4th occasionally. What can it be?? Changes the fluid thru the plug only. It has 174k miles. HELP PLEASE!!
Thanks Gary for the great info for U151. My 2006 ES330 transmission was rebuilt by a transmission shop last week without changing the solenoids. Now, the 2nd and 3rd shift shock appears again after the transmission warm up. I would like to know if it's possible to change the solenoids (DIY) without removing the valve body from the transmission. Also would like to get the parts numbers and instructions on how to reset the transmission adaptation. Many thanks.
Cannot change the solenoids without dropping the valvebody. As far as the memory reset goes, do you know anyone with a scan tool?
@@GaryFerraro Thanks for your reply. I had a very basic OBD II reader that I can connect to my cellphone. Would you please point me to some tips / caution on how to lowering the U151 valve body? And the solenoids parts numbers. With instructions, I believe I can tackle this task as I changed the timing belt and engine valve cover gasket for my Seinna 2 years ago. Thanks.
This is NOT a job for a DIYer.. You might not be able to put back the accumulator pistons and the anti - drainback plug... Wish you best of luck dude
@@autocrownz8078 Transgo makes a valve body repair kit for this. If you look at the instructions and follow to a t, anyone with moderate mechanical aptitude should have no issue removing this valve body IMO
@@autocrownz8078 ya
Those accumulators are spring loaded and hard to get back in under the car. I use long bolts with a butterfly nut to slowly raise the valve body in.
Hi Gary, I have a 05 Sienna with an occasional 2-3 bump. Reset the memory and it came back. Do you recommend using a Zip Kit along with replacing the solenoids?
I honestly never used a zip kit on this trans, Could be a solenoid issue , it doesn't happen all the time?
@@GaryFerraroOnly intermediately when it's warmed up going into 3rd at very light throttle. Sometimes barely noticable and othertimes a full on triple bump.
@@shawnterry9709 Do you feel it when the car is cold? or does it work ok?
@@GaryFerraro works fine when cold. Most likely to do it when trans fluid temp is 150 and above.
@@shawnterry9709 could be a solenoid issue or valvebody
My van sienna 04 is delaying to shift at 37mph. Can u let me know what the problem is? it has 201000 miles on it. thanks so much
what is the year,make and model
@@GaryFerraro toyota sienna 2004. Thank you
thanks for the info gary
i have a problem with 09g transmission the car wont past 100 kmh in 6th gear but its ok in 5th gear this happens in 6th gear only i teardown the trans turns out the k1 clutch burned which i think the k1 clutch should be off in 5th and 6th
i hooked up a pressure gauge in k1 pressure tap to make sure the k1 clutch is not getting any pressure in 5th and 6th and in 100 kmh and the gauge reads no pressure
How about cold, does it work ok cold? and not hot?
Gary Ferraro its much better when cold and gets worser when hot but the pressure gauge gave me zero psi at k1 pressure tap
@@issaalazzabi6087 wondering if your dealing with a faulty solenoid
Gary Ferraro the trans shifts great all six gear silky smooth just when the car wont go over 100 kmh in 6th gear it hangs up
@@issaalazzabi6087 have you tried swapping valvebodies? to see if anything changes
Can you show how to reset the memory. I have a problem with my 2009 toyota sienna thanks
You need a scan tool for that
I have a 2005 es330 I put a used transmission in and I keep getting p0768 the sensor is good I checked the omhs but it has battery voltage going to both wires when the car is running what could be the problem
Your checking shift solenoid D correct
No I'm checking speed sensor A I'm getting 12 volts to both wires I can delete the code and it will shift I even replaced the ecm I don't know what to do next
in the morning when my 2007 highlander 3.3 awd u51f transmission is cold it shifts fine until 25mph and then hangs up. which solenoid should i replace to fix that issue?
Question, when it warms up does it shift ok?
@@GaryFerraro yes it seems fine to me . new tranny oil has about 1000 miles on it and its still red n clean. what do you think?
@@GaryFerraro Yes it seems fine once it warms up....takes about 4 or 5 min dwn the road at 25mph....i dont push it past 2000 rpm. tranny fluid is still clean n red
what do you think the problem is? car kinda feels heavy sometimes too.
how do you do the transmission memory reset? Working on a 2005 Lexus ES330
need a scan tool
Gary do you use the Trans Go kits in these or is it not needed?
I do not use transgo kits. The solenoids went up in price, i now purchase rebuilt valvebodies instead of just the solenoids
@@GaryFerraro Hey thanks Gary! I found a guy that only does valve bodies and he warranties them. I’ll go that route. I really appreciate your expertise!
Do you have part numbers? There's so many options with no part numbers
Sorry about that, if you need i could probably get for you
you should up grade to a better video quality and more close up shots!
As always, A+ for the video!
Do you need to remove the transmission to replace the solenoids
no, just the valvebody
Can you replace solenoids with trans still in the car?
The small on/off yes, the SL and SLT solenoids valvebody has to be dropped
Hi Gary. Nice to find a good explaination and videa, thank you. I have a 2008 Sienna that out of nowhere, when it shifts into 3rd gear it's like it's in nuetral. When I slow down enough or use the shifter, it runs fine in 1 and 2nd gear, but when it shifts to 3rd, nothing. I did a flush and fill, and added some Lucas Tran fix and also some SeaFoam Trans fix, but it still does the same thing. Suggestions please other than a replacement? Would memory reset help? Does this sound like a solinoid valve issue?
so with no warning this happened, prior to this trans shifted fine? Happens all the time?
Hi Gary,
Really appreciate your video on detail explaining and thanks for that.
I just have a quick question, can you advise the position of 2 solenoids (SL2 and SL3) that looks exactly the same on this U151E tranny but I see a little difference on how that put the characters on it, like A..D and D...D in the heads of it. I'm trying to replace these all 7 solenoids on my 2006 solara 3MZFE 5FC engine now. Thanks in advance and have a wonderful week there!
Riley (Trung)
The SL2 and SL3 have the same part number, solenoids should be the same
@@GaryFerraro Thank you very much and really appreciate your reply! Have a good night 👍🙏
Hi Gary,
I did try to assembly these 7 solenoids on my 2006 solara today and the shift moving very smoothly after solenoid changed and ECU memory resetted. But i did have a very STRANGE problem that my car keep running forward even putting in reverse/backup shift 🫣😬😬
Can you please advise on it and how to fix?? I almost doing 2 times when putting SL2 and SL3 back and reverse these position but did not help 😞😓😩
Thank you in advance and again, i really appreciate your time to response and advise!
Thank Gary and have a wonderful weekend!
@@RileyNguyen Are you sure you hooked up the manual valve?
@@GaryFerraro Yes, I did hook up these cable/valve back to my valve body. And also tried 2 times, but the car keep going forward instead of reverse even in reverse gear/shift. :(
I've tried to check AFT fluid level, changed tranny filter and no luck on it. Don't know if any broken part or you have any idea on it?
thank Gary for your feedback!
Trung
I have a 2004 Sienna that feels like the brakes are on when in reverse. Brakes are free and trans fluid looks clean. Any recommendations?
By chance does the car creep forward in neutral. or is neutral ok
neutral is ok. I can push is back and forth. Forward moves fine.
@@GaryFerraro I feel as though it's a solenoid issue.
@@MarkDavidFoster What is the condition of the fluid? How does this work forward?
@@GaryFerraro fluid is clean. Moves forward fine.
How much does it cost to rebuild a 2006 Lexus RX 330 transmission?
i would say estimate about 3500
Gary i need help i need to know where i can get a scan tool to do a memory reset on the PCM ad adaptive shifting
Dave Davis How much do you want to spend?
@@GaryFerraro i dont want to spend top dollar i just need one that is capable of the shift adapt reset ... any recommendations ?
Dave Davis You may want to look into an Autel scan tool. They have many different products and the prices vary.
Dave Davis Happy Holidays Dave
@@GaryFerraro you too Gary i ended up purchasing the Autel MK808 MAXICOM
Dear Gary, thank you for this video. I have issue with Toyota Avensis 2.4 VVTI 2007 T25 (not sure if its U151 or U250). The problem is, that the transmission have hard change from 5th to 4th gear. In the shop they make the flush and change oil but they told me there is not possible to adapt/reset the ECU and the problem is still here.Can you tell me if they tricked me ?
There actually is a common problem with 2005 to 2007 camry's with a harsh 5-4 downshift. The problem is a faulty SLT solenoid. The SLT solenoid is the prssure solenoid
@@GaryFerraro Thank you Gary, my i also ask you to tell me the part number and the manufacturer of the STL solenoid ? I have trouble to find the part. Thank you.
@@Mrc0llmY I only use OEM, did you try the dealer?
@@GaryFerraro I did, they told me that the do not selling separate solenoids, only the whole hydraulic set...maybe i have to order them from US...And could you please tell me the part number ?
@@Mrc0llmY ok, i have to get it from my supplier tomorrow
What was the milage?
My code is a p0776 pressure control solenoid B performance stuck/off it’s a 2010 Toyota sienna, is solenoid B L2? Or which solenoid is it?
This is a mechanical problem, most of the time the problem is not the solenoid but the computer blames the solenoid for the problem that the transmission has. Is the trans slipping? may be a bad clutch pack
I don’t think it’s slipping 1st and 2nd shift fine but 3rd jerks catches rolls for a moment then let’s go entirely, and same for 4th won’t go above 30mph
It goes into 3rd and 4th but it does a lot of jerking and hesitation I cleared the code but it came back, so yeah I guess it is slipping
@@GaryFerraro I just finished testing all the solenoids and they all work so maybe it is a clutch pack
It wasn’t shifting like it was slipping or even getting weak before hand, it’s possible for clutch packs to randomly go out?
I should add...Transmission model U151F, its actually a 2004 V6
Gary where is your shop?
New York on Long Island
@@GaryFerraro perfect , i was just n Bellmore the other day . i have a 2007 highlander 3.3 awd U151F with a tranny issue . can i discuss it with you
@@GaryFerraro can i schdule a appointment for a repair
@@CAFEX24 sure, are you able to leave the car?
@@GaryFerraro yes
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My sienna 2004 model has slip or drive problem only reverse works what can I do or where can I buy another gear box . Am in Rwanda
when you say memory reset. do you mean reset the whole car computer
If you have a scan tool and go into transmission, there is an option of doing the memory reset, I believe it's just for the trans
@@GaryFerraro ok thanks
@@GaryFerraro hi,
I have bought a Toyota Alphard JDM that has a U151F and since I have it the gearbox was slugging 2nd-3rd gear and sometimes 3rd-4th gear. The car has 60k and has never been oil changed before.
I have changed the oil hoping that will solve the issues. After that the gearbox was working ok with intermittent slugging 2nd-3rd gear.
Now after aprox 300 miles is slugging in all the gears and it's making the car very difficult to drive. Could you please recommend what to do as I am a mechanic but I haven't worked on any automatic gearboxes before. I did a memory reset also and didn't help either. Thank you for your help.
@@customerservicesengravemea4861 If memory reset did nothing, you probably have internal problem. Any Codes?
@@GaryFerraro no fault codes on normal scanning. I've tried in check mode to see if something comes up but still nothing. It's just rev to 3000-3500rpm to change the gears.
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Garbage transmissions. Have the U151E in Rav4, junk, 2009 U151F junk. Lexus has really gone down hill with quality. The RX350 makes no less than 3 weird noises when driving. And when it got super cold last year it shuddered and made such a horrible noise I thought I wouldn't make it home. During the warmer times it just makes the noises but won't downshift when floored unless it is warmed up a bit. Even if it is 90 out. All around terrible transmissions. The one in my ISF I beat on it and it never skips a beat.
Get a reman and not worry about it.
i do reman valvebodies now
@GaryFerraro I wish there was some decent places around me. I am left with 2 options new for $8500 or buy a reman from some place out of state, have someone install it and cross my fingers. Lexus
wants 2700 without shipping on a reman with a 12 month 12,000 warranty. My transmission and motor acted up as soon as I bought it from a Lexus dealership used with 83k miles on all dealer maintained and 2 owner. I got in touch with the previous owner and they said it never gave them any problems. Odd how 2 months after it sat and I bought it it's junk. Luck of the draw to have both major components having major problems.Thanks for the insightful video.
@@user-hc5mz8bl7b where are you located?
@@GaryFerraro I am on the west end of North Dakota. In the middle of nowhere.
@@user-hc5mz8bl7b I do not know anyone out there