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My 2000 Camry CE poped up Engine check light yesterday on the way back home. This morning, the OBDII code reader showed me "P0770 Shift Solenoid E". But the funny thing is the engine check light go off right after the reading. I cleared the ECM memory and read it again. It shows me no DTCs now.
Can anyone advise me what I should do? I don't want to ignore a real problem.
I'm assuming the ecm thru the code because it sensed a delay in the commanded shift. It may be a sticky solenoid or it may be something else, or the solenoid coil may be borderline shorting. Just monitor it for now to see if it throws it again. Check your fluid condition and level for kicks.
When was the last time you change the ATF and the strainer? Ever clean the pan of the metal/friction paticles?
Yeah, you could have a marginal solenoid, but the E works much less hard than other shift solenoids on the valve body. I'd check the fluid condition and strainer/pan sludge.
You can get a Fram ATF kit from rockauto, they had a closeout about 40% off while available (~$13 instead of ~$20). Walmart SuperTech Dexron II/III compatible fluid works fine too.
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Originally Posted by camryce
Hi,
My 2000 Camry CE poped up Engine check light yesterday on the way back home. This morning, the OBDII code reader showed me "P0770 Shift Solenoid E". But the funny thing is the engine check light go off right after the reading. I cleared the ECM memory and read it again. It shows me no DTCs now.
Can anyone advise me what I should do? I don't want to ignore a real problem.
i myself have a 96 Camry LE I4 with a CEL on, and i brought it to Toyota who gave me the report on a piece of paper saying the same thing; Shift Solenoid E... My mechanic said he replaced 3 solenoids and that still didnt solve the problem. He then got a new 'computer' for my car and installed it yesterday. That didnt help either. I do get a rough idle here and there too, and the problem is not PVC related because I changed a couple vacuum hoses that were leaking. He said he 'thinks he found the problem' and ordered a new 'part' yesterday and he said he'd be getting it in this morning. I have to call him soon actually. I'll let you all know what the outcome is.
i have code p0773 shift solenoid E on my 96 camry as well. i am in the process of dropping the pan and cleaning out the solenoids with compressed air as others have said on this forum. waiting for toyota to get me my tranny oil pan magnets because there was only 1 in the pan when i took it off. i hope the tranny did not eat the other magnet. i hope cleaning the solenoid does something, but we'll see.....
One of the problem with some shops, as reported by another owner earlier, is they tried to drop the pan and change the shift solenoid E.
That's not possible. Because shift solenoid E sits on the outside of the case near the neutral safety switch! I wonder how changing shift solenoids 1 and 2 is going to solve solenoid E converter lock up problems.
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Originally Posted by gtturbo93
i have code p0773 shift solenoid E on my 96 camry as well. i am in the process of dropping the pan and cleaning out the solenoids with compressed air as others have said on this forum. waiting for toyota to get me my tranny oil pan magnets because there was only 1 in the pan when i took it off. i hope the tranny did not eat the other magnet. i hope cleaning the solenoid does something, but we'll see.....
if E is the lockup solenoid, then it could indicate a slipping torque converter lockup clutch or insufficient pressure in the trans also besides the solenoid itself. If that solenoid is really on the outside as JohnGD has stated then maybe try to at least measure its coil resistance.
One of the problem with some shops, as reported by another owner earlier, is they tried to drop the pan and change the shift solenoid E.
That's not possible. Because shift solenoid E sits on the outside of the case near the neutral safety switch! I wonder how changing shift solenoids 1 and 2 is going to solve solenoid E converter lock up problems.
do you have a diagram of where solenoid E is located? yea, it was a wasted effort on my part. CEL went off then came back on. my tranny seems to be shifting fine though so for now i'm not too worried.
Well my mechanic fixed my car... One of the solenoids was bad, as stated in the diagnosis report that came from Toyota. Shift Solenoid E was in the report... What exact number was before it I do not recall... He showed me what he replaced. The solenoid is about 3.5-4 inches long and it says Toyota Denso on it. I'm not sure of the exact location of the solenoid, however. All I know is my transmission shifts a lot better and my CEL doesn't come on anymore
Now have you tried applying power to this solenoid and blow air through the ports and see if it operate properly?
Get a mechanically inclined friend to help with battery voltages and compressed air.
I wonder if the solenoid is still good.
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Originally Posted by Camry LE 94
Well my mechanic fixed my car... One of the solenoids was bad, as stated in the diagnosis report that came from Toyota. Shift Solenoid E was in the report... What exact number was before it I do not recall... He showed me what he replaced. The solenoid is about 3.5-4 inches long and it says Toyota Denso on it. I'm not sure of the exact location of the solenoid, however. All I know is my transmission shifts a lot better and my CEL doesn't come on anymore
Now have you tried applying power to this solenoid and blow air through the ports and see if it operate properly?
Get a mechanically inclined friend to help with battery voltages and compressed air.
I wonder if the solenoid is still good.
Well scratch that... It's been a few days later and the CEL came back on. I brought it to Auto Zone cause they use their OBD II reader on your car for free, and the same shit came up... Shift Solenoid E.
No, what I meant is you should try to test the Shift E solenoid. You may find it's perfectly working. At least I'd wonder.
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Originally Posted by Camry LE 94
Well scratch that... It's been a few days later and the CEL came back on. I brought it to Auto Zone cause they use their OBD II reader on your car for free, and the same shit came up... Shift Solenoid E.
JohnGD - where is this Shift E solenoid located exactly? Upper valve body? Lower valve body? Is it readily accessible to remove? I'd like to take mine out and test it.
Right behind it (towards firewall) you'll see the solenoid. I can't find a picture of it in parts catalogs. But you should take off the Neutral Safety Switch for access. Make sure you know how to install and calibrate it. See Autozone's free repair guide, with registration.
Also consider changing out the strainer, wipe the pan clean, fill the correct amount of ATF back there. No lints in the system.
JohnGD - where is this Shift E solenoid located exactly? Upper valve body? Lower valve body? Is it readily accessible to remove? I'd like to take mine out and test it.
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Shift Solenoid E CEL fixed!
At least I'd wonder. 
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