1986 Camry Transmission Overdrive Solenoid - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Mike0719 · 07-14-2005, 08:43 AM

I have a 1986 Camry with 80,000 original miles. The transmission was serviced at about 60K miles. Recently I have had problems with the transmission not going into overdrive, even though the o/d button is depressed. It has plenty of fluid. It seems to shift fine until it gets to a point where it should go into o/d. It does not slip when attempting to go into o/d. It just doesn't go into o/d. I have been told that this is possibly a solenoid problem. If so, is this easy to replace? Where can I find a schematic/diagram of the transmission and how to replace the solenoid. To say the least, I went from 30-32 MPG to about 20. In addition, I would think that I am probably putting some premature wear and tear on the engine by running at about 3000 RPM at highway speed. Can anyone help me out on this? Any suggestions?

Thanks - MIKE

MrCamryWagon · 08-15-2005, 02:24 PM

I now have to have the second solenoid replaced on my '95 wagon (120k) in 4 months
What the hell is up with these valves? Should I just do all 4 of them now and get it over with?

Keep · 08-15-2005, 02:37 PM

Don't be TOO alarmed by running your car around 3000rpm on the highway. Sure your fuel consuption is a bit higher, but us 5spd guys run close to 3000rpm on the highway wile cruising a bit swiftly.