LR3 Replaced Valve Body Solenoids......Won't Start!!!

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Jan 1, 2020 | 04:10 AM

#11

enb54

Rock Crawling

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From: Red Deer, AB

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Originally Posted by DakotaTravler

What a pain! Glad I could sorta guide you into the right direction but you ultimately found the issue. I was hoping it was an external adjustment. But, you found the problem and got it done. I am sure this will help others in the future.

X3+, Always great to see a resolution published! Thanks for the detailed explanation!

Mar 11, 2021 | 02:26 PM

#12

Marcus30d

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Joined: Mar 2021

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Same issue

How did you fix the issue where the replacement solenoids defective?

Jun 10, 2021 | 02:00 PM

#13

scorpion

Drifting

Joined: Oct 2012

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From: Reno, Nevada

Thanks so much for posting this fix.
I am close to swapping out the solenoids and this is a great reminder to pay attention to the instructions to the T.
Removing the value body makes me a bit nervous.

This trans is also used in some BMWs and there are some detailed videos on YouTube on the process.

Feb 9, 2023 | 07:35 AM

#14

StaxxBundles1

2nd Gear

Joined: Feb 2023

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Range Rover sport hse 2008

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Originally Posted by scorpion

I replaced valve solenoids and did the whole procedure n now I don’t have PRND on the display . Is there any way I could have put the valve sleeve in upside down or does it only fit one way or can it be installed wrong?

Feb 9, 2023 | 06:10 PM

#15

loanrangie

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From: Melbourne, Australia.

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Originally Posted by StaxxBundles1

You likely didn't engage the lever into the slider correctly.

Feb 9, 2023 | 07:20 PM

#16

SeattleDriver

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From: Seattle

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I noticed that the dash indicated that the car was in D, but the shifter was still in park.....? I could not get the car to shift either out of park, and turning the key did nothing for me. The big fat error code of E was gone, but the car would not crank. I implemented the gear shift manual shifter through the side of the shifter and was able to slide the shifter through the gears. I went up and down the shifter column about three times, and stopped at N (nuetral) and wallah, I saw the "D" disappear from the dash, and feverishly began to turn the key........Virrrrrooooommm!! I am in business

So I had this precise problem a few months back. In my case a grounding wire in the TCM plug was loose, 99% a flaw from the factory and when I serviced my transmission the connection became worse. My TCM was getting an intermittent ground which caused a transmission fault and later the shift lever to be out of sync with the position sensor. So when I tried to start the car it would not start. Eventually we noticed the 4x4 info screen showed the car in N or D while the dash showed Park. Once I used the Park bypass (thinking it would need to be towed) and shifted to N, I was able to start the car and drive home.

It took me a long time (and a lot of help) to find the issue, but it was a relatively simple fix. I didn’t have the right tools to repin the connector so I sent it to a LR mechanic who had seen similar issues before.