Help..transmision Fault

[UKguy]

I have just purchased my first explorer 97 4wd 4.0 v6 after much searching. In the Uk we only have the 4wd v6 auto version. The transmission o/d light keeps flashing albeit intermitently. The diagnostic machine has shown error code P0742...TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID - PERFORMANCE OR STUCK OFF...
Please guys how do I go about fixing this? Do I need to remove the auto box Or can the solenoid be replaced with the auto box being removed? Or is it just a simple wiring reply. PLEASE HELP. Thank you

 

[Glacier991]

The Torque Convertor solenoid can be accessed by removing the pan and then unhooking a wire connector to the solenoid and undoing a bracket. The solenoid can then be pulled out and a new one installed.

You can extract the necessary info and see pictures in the 5R55E Valve Body Rebuild Diary in the sticky threads at the top of this forum.

 

[UKguy]

Many many thanks for that Glacier...if you do visit the UK..a crate of beer awaits. Thanks

 

[Glacier991]

Careful, for a "crate" (Gawd I am soo sorry the colonies dropped the "U" from neighbor, color, flavor and so many other words, and lost the colloquial phrases you do so well) of fine English beer I may just be inclined to visit while I can!

Bonnet for hood...

Box for tranny, etc....

(sigh)

Would Tony Blair run for King ? <g>