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2003 trans problem.

nicko360

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2003 UR Explorer
Hi, I'm new here, but not new to the explorers on my 3rd one now.
I live in Australia and have a 2003 UR explorer V6 4L build date April 03 with 160,000 kms, (100k miles approx)
My trans is not making 3rd gear...it shifts to all gears smooth with no problem.
I had it plugged in and 2codes came up.
PO745-line pressure control solenoid.
PO733-gear 3 incorrect ratio.
The trans shop said without even thinking about it that I have a broken band and a solonoid fault, and will cost you $2750 to repair, or $5500 to rebuild.
I think this is rubbish.
After reading all the thread on this sort of fault, I know the solonoids are a problem etc, and feel that the incorrect ratio code is directly linked to the pressure control fault. Am I thinking correct?
The main problem is firstly there an imported car here, and I live up in the tropics in a small city and only have 4 transmission specialists. So they tend to charge what they want as its a captive audience here.
I can replace the solonoid myself no problems, but cant find any info if it is a solonoid block or individual etc....
Any help is really appreciated.
Many thanks for listening to my woes. Nick
 






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