Solenoid Body Identification Procedure

Original Solenoid Body Service Tag 

1. 1.
   
   Using the scan tool, select Powertrain, Transmission and Transmission Solenoid Body Identification from the toolbox icon and follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool. The solenoid body identification screen displays solenoid body identification information:
   • Solenoid body identification is a 7-digit number
   • Solenoid body strategy is a 13-digit number The next screen displays the current solenoid body identification and strategy data file stored in the PCM. If the solenoid body strategy field is blank, the module contains a partial transmission solenoid body strategy. This is due to a corrupt or missing file at the time the programmable parameters were completed.

NOTE: The 13-digit solenoid body strategy number consists of only numbers. Letters are not used.
1. 2.
   Compare the solenoid body identification and strategy (if available) to the solenoid body original service tag located on top of the transmission case.

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	-	13 - digit solenoid body strategy
   2	-	7 - digit solenoid body identification

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Replacement Solenoid Body Service Tag 

1. 3.
   
   If the solenoid body identification and strategy on the scan tool match the solenoid body service tag or replacement tag, then the solenoid body identification and strategy are correct for this transmission and a solenoid body strategy download is not required. If the solenoid body service tag or replacement tag is missing or damaged so its not readable or does not match the identification or strategy on the scan tool, remove the main control cover. For 3.5L GTDI refer to, Main Control Cover - 3.5L GTDI . For 3.5L Ti-VCT refer to, Main Control Cover - 3.5L Ti-VCT .

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	-	13 - digit solenoid body strategy
   2	-	7 - digit solenoid body identification

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Solenoid Body Identification Tag 

NOTE: If the solenoid body information does not match the module information, transmission damage or driveability concerns can occur.
1. 4.
   Inspect the solenoid body identification and strategy stamped on the solenoid body and compare this to the solenoid body service tag on the transmission case. If the solenoid body identification and strategy stamped on the solenoid body does not match the solenoid body service tag or if the solenoid body identification and strategy stamped on the solenoid body match the solenoid body service tag on the transmission case but do not match the solenoid body identification and strategy numbers displayed on the scan tool, a solenoid body strategy data download is required.

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	-	13 - digit solenoid body strategy
   2	-	7 - digit solenoid body identification

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