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Dilemma
24. Mar 2011 at 12:04

Just had the Miggy to the Garage re code P0743 Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Solenoid Circuit. Its either the solonoid or the converter. Now the dilemma is the Solonoid is £250 and there is the chance that it will not clear the problem as it could be the converter itself which will be £600 as the gearbox comes out. So the Dilemma is do I get rid of my beloved miggy just now, do I pay £250 and keep my fingers crossed. Definently cannor afford £600 as I just spent over £500 for a new head in January.

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Proz Omega Baron Offline Posts: 2509 Cupar , Fife , Scotland Gender: Drives: 2003 2.2 CD Petrol Saloon	Re: Dilemma Reply #1 - 24. Mar 2011 at 12:18 Maybe someone on here breaking one could supply a solenoid cheaper
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Agemo Omega Knight Offline Omega 2.5 Turbo Weasel with Auto cogswapper! Posts: 1332 Cleethorpes Gender: Drives: Facelift 2.5 TD Saloon CDX	Re: Dilemma Reply #2 - 24. Mar 2011 at 12:18 I can't speak for the solenoid, but the converter is a doddle to swap, and you will find a breaker on here who has one.
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The Red Baron Omega Baron Offline On me tod. Posts: 4072 burton on trent.staffs Gender: Drives: chipped 3.0mv6/corsa 1.2	Re: Dilemma Reply #3 - 24. Mar 2011 at 12:19 would be cheaper to source a known good second hand box tbh.
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Proz Omega Baron Offline Posts: 2509 Cupar , Fife , Scotland Gender: Drives: 2003 2.2 CD Petrol Saloon	Re: Dilemma Reply #4 - 24. Mar 2011 at 12:20 The Red Baron wrote on 24. Mar 2011 at 12:19: would be cheaper to source a known good second hand box tbh. Just what i was away to say as well
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The Red Baron Omega Baron Offline On me tod. Posts: 4072 burton on trent.staffs Gender: Drives: chipped 3.0mv6/corsa 1.2	Re: Dilemma Reply #5 - 24. Mar 2011 at 12:21 Proz wrote on 24. Mar 2011 at 12:20: The Red Baron wrote on 24. Mar 2011 at 12:19: would be cheaper to source a known good second hand box tbh. Just what i was away to say as well great minds & all that.
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Raymienets Intermediate Member Offline Posts: 373 Glasgow Gender: Drives: 2.2 CD Auto	Re: Dilemma Reply #6 - 24. Mar 2011 at 12:24 Agemo wrote on 24. Mar 2011 at 12:18: I can't speak for the solenoid, but the converter is a doddle to swap, and you will find a breaker on here who has one. Does gearbox have to be dropped
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Re: Dilemma
Reply #7 - 24. Mar 2011 at 12:28

Raymienets wrote on 24. Mar 2011 at 12:24:

[quote author=5C7A7870721D0 link=1300964665/2#2 date=1300965516]I can't speak for the solenoid, but the converter is a doddle to swap, and you will find a breaker on here who has one.

Would a garage not charge me a few Hundered pound to change gearbox plus the price I would have to pay for a 2nd hand one?

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Raymienets Intermediate Member Offline Posts: 373 Glasgow Gender: Drives: 2.2 CD Auto	Re: Dilemma Reply #8 - 24. Mar 2011 at 12:29 Anyone know how easily it is to get to the solonoid?
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Proz Omega Baron Offline Posts: 2509 Cupar , Fife , Scotland Gender: Drives: 2003 2.2 CD Petrol Saloon	Re: Dilemma Reply #9 - 24. Mar 2011 at 12:37 I have no personal experience but im sure they solenoids can be seen and changed with the g/b sumps off
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Raymienets Intermediate Member Offline Posts: 373 Glasgow Gender: Drives: 2.2 CD Auto	Re: Dilemma Reply #10 - 24. Mar 2011 at 12:45 Cheers. Anyone confirm
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Raymienets Intermediate Member Offline Posts: 373 Glasgow Gender: Drives: 2.2 CD Auto	Re: Dilemma Reply #11 - 24. Mar 2011 at 12:47 Agemo wrote on 24. Mar 2011 at 12:18: I can't speak for the solenoid, but the converter is a doddle to swap, and you will find a breaker on here who has one. . How? If you dont mind me asking
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Re: Dilemma
Reply #12 - 24. Mar 2011 at 12:47

Looks like the Converter Solenoid Valve is located in the valve block in the front sump, also budget for a fliter and fluid change while your there

The Converter Solenoid, 96014183 isn't available from Vauxhall Stock in the UK but is available on a Non Stock order from Opel which takes 7-10 working days

Trade price for the Solenoid is £73.94 + VAT

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Raymienets Intermediate Member Offline Posts: 373 Glasgow Gender: Drives: 2.2 CD Auto	Re: Dilemma Reply #13 - 24. Mar 2011 at 12:54 Many thanks
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Proz Omega Baron Offline Posts: 2509 Cupar , Fife , Scotland Gender: Drives: 2003 2.2 CD Petrol Saloon	Re: Dilemma Reply #14 - 24. Mar 2011 at 12:54 Im sure i saw another guide on here with pictures of box with sumps removed showing the solenoids but for the life of me i cant find it
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