Where is the reverse lockout solenoid located?
09-07-2013, 10:59 PM
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Drifting
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Where is the reverse lockout solenoid located?
Had the common problem of my reverse lockout solenoid not working. So, I ordered a new solenoid (part # 19178634) from Gene. From what I've read, the solenoid is located on the passenger side of the tranny. Well, I removed what I thought was the solenoid only to find that the old part required a 23mm wrench and the new one is a 27mm. Additionally, the threaded portion of the new solenoid is much larger than the old one. Did I remove something other than the reverse lockout solenoid? If so, what did I remove and where is the reverse lockout solenoid located?
Pictures would be very helpful. Thanks.
Pictures would be very helpful. Thanks.
09-07-2013, 11:37 PM
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You're right, pictures would be very helpful.
09-08-2013, 01:31 AM
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Here's one link
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-solenoid.html
Easier to remove the assembly, once the single bolt is removed it pulls out to the right side. when installing be sure the trans is in N so it can be pushed back in all the way against the housing. I just changed mine. nothing like being under a Corvette, hugging the trans! There was another post with much better picture but I'm having difficulty finding it now. It's really about a 30 minute job,
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-solenoid.html
Easier to remove the assembly, once the single bolt is removed it pulls out to the right side. when installing be sure the trans is in N so it can be pushed back in all the way against the housing. I just changed mine. nothing like being under a Corvette, hugging the trans! There was another post with much better picture but I'm having difficulty finding it now. It's really about a 30 minute job,
09-08-2013, 09:38 PM
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Drifting
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Now I know why there are no clear pictures of the reverse lock out solenoid - it's on top of the tranny and a real B*TCH to get at. Knowing what I know now, I would have paid the dealer to install it. Getting at the bolt that holds the solenoid is done by feel - you cannot see the bolt and it's VERY tight up there. I consider myself to be mechanically inclined (I rebuilt the engine on my '70 350 and put a new clutch in my son's WRX.) Also, because I did not get the solenoid in perfectly flat, the car would not go into 5th gear. As such, I had to remove the solenoid and make sure it was seated correctly. 
