QuestionQUESTION: 02 Intrepid sxt code 0700 and 1776 car goes into limp mode. Took to 2 shops both say that its either solinoid or valve pack and only way to fix is replace one and if it works ok if not replace the other, there estimate is $600 to $700. this sounds a little "back yard" to me, and a little expensive. how hard is it to replace myself and or do you have another thought what is causing codes.
ANSWER: it would be a solenoid pack and its on top of the valve body inside the tranny.
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QUESTION: What is involved in replacing the pack? what is the estimated hours?
ANSWER: U will haft to drop the pan remove the valve body and the sol pack is on top of the valve body. time about 2 hours.
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QUESTION: 2 hrs on my back isn't that bad whats the procedure? and is there any technical problems ie reprogrammiong computer etc. or is pretty straight forward mechanical?
AnswerREMOVAL
NOTE: If valve body is being reconditioned or replaced, it is necessary to perform the Quick Learn Procedure. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
Disconnect the TRS wiring connector. The solenoid wiring connector can remain attached to the case.
Disconnect the shift cable from the shift lever (at the transaxle).
Move the shift lever clockwise as far as it will go. This should be one position past the L position. Then remove the shift lever.
Remove transaxle pan bolts (Transaxle Oil Pan Bolts).
Remove transaxle oil pan (Transaxle Oil Pan). When reinstalling oil pan be sure that pan flange is clean and oil free. Apply a 1/8 inch bead of Mopar Silicone Sealer onto oil pan flange before installing.
Remove oil filter from valve body (Transaxle Oil Filter). It is held in place by two clips.
CAUTION: The 42LE transaxle oil filter is not interchangeable with the 41TE transaxle filter. Installation of a 41TE oil filter in a 42LE may cause transaxle damage.
Remove valve body bolts-to-case (Valve Body Bolts).
Carefully remove valve body assembly from transaxle (Valve Body From Transaxle).(Overdrive, Underdrive and Low/Reverse Accumulator Location)
