Solenoid Body Identification Procedure

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Using the scan tool, select Powertrain, Transmission and Transmission Solenoid Body Identification and follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool.
The solenoid body identification screen displays solenoid body identification information:
- Solenoid body strategy - thirteen-digits
- Solenoid body identification - eight-digits
  If the solenoid body strategy field is blank, the module contains a partial transmission solenoid body strategy. This is due to a corrupt or missing file at the time the programmable parameters were completed.

Compare the solenoid body identification and strategy to the solenoid body identification tag located on the right side of the transmission case.

Identification Tag Location

Fig 1: Identification Tag Locations

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	7B148	Transmission identification tag
2	7G342	Solenoid body identification tag

Solenoid Strategy Identification Tag

Fig 2: Identifying Solenoid Strategy Identification Tag

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Item	Description
1	Thirteen-digit solenoid body strategy
2	Eight-digit solenoid body identification

If the solenoid body identification and strategy on the scan tool match the solenoid body identification tag or replacement tag, then the solenoid body identification and strategy are correct for this transmission and a solenoid body strategy download is not required. If the solenoid body identification tag or replacement tag is missing or damaged so that it is not readable or does not match the identification or strategy on the scan tool, remove the transmission fluid pan and filter and view the solenoid body identification and strategy printed on a steel tag on the main control assembly.

Replacement Solenoid Strategy Identification Tag

Fig 3: Identifying Thirteen-Digit Solenoid Body Strategy And Eight-Digit Solenoid Body Identification

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Item	Description
1	Thirteen-digit solenoid body strategy
2	Eight-digit solenoid body identification

NOTE: If the solenoid body information does not match the module information, transmission damage or driveability concerns can occur.

Inspect the solenoid body identification and strategy tag on the main control assembly and compare this to the solenoid body identification tag on the transmission case. If the solenoid body identification and strategy tag on the main control assembly does not match the solenoid body identification tag or if the solenoid body identification and strategy tag on the main control assembly match the solenoid body identification tag on the transmission case but do not match the solenoid body identification and strategy numbers displayed on the scan tool, a solenoid body strategy download is required.

Main Control Solenoid Strategy Identification Tag

Fig 4: Identifying Main Control Solenoid Strategy Identification Tag

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Item	Description
1	Thirteen-digit solenoid body strategy
2	Eight-digit solenoid body identification