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Title: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Steve B on 20 May 2012, 19:27:33
 got these pic from a member on here can anyone identify which one does what. ie;1-2   2-3   3-4   4-od

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/70807181/solenoid1.JPG)

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/70807181/solenoid2.JPG)
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: RobG on 20 May 2012, 19:28:50
Any numbers stamped on `em
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Steve B on 20 May 2012, 19:34:30
dont no rob amba sent me the pics so will find out when he comes on..he gonna put them in his box
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Raymienets on 20 May 2012, 20:21:03
Any numbers stamped on `em

Have one sitting here with the number Stamped on it. 183 0245 no1128 if that helps.
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: RobG on 20 May 2012, 20:27:19
Nothing matches that in parts list ???
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: sassanach on 20 May 2012, 20:43:31
top pic is, lhs is the band apply solenoid,the two on the right are the 1-2 and 2-3 solenoids(interchangable)
bottom pic lhs,is the tc apply solenoid and the other is the force apply solenoid. now back to the sherberts...hic!!
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Raymienets on 20 May 2012, 20:48:20
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Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Entwood on 20 May 2012, 20:53:36
Don't know if this is any good to you ??

http://www.jpat.co.uk/GM%204L30E%20AR25-35.pdf

it might be worth giving jpat a ring ?? I believe they give discount for OOF members if you email them .. details

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=46268.0
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: RobG on 20 May 2012, 20:55:42
Don't know if this is any good to you ??

http://www.jpat.co.uk/GM%204L30E%20AR25-35.pdf

it might be worth giving jpat a ring ?? I believe they give discount for OOF members if you email them .. details

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=46268.0
Already been advised Nige ;)
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Steve B on 20 May 2012, 20:56:47
 cheers sassanach

jpat £97 :y
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Entwood on 20 May 2012, 20:58:23
Don't know if this is any good to you ??

http://www.jpat.co.uk/GM%204L30E%20AR25-35.pdf

it might be worth giving jpat a ring ?? I believe they give discount for OOF members if you email them .. details

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=46268.0
Already been advised Nige ;)

Ok  :)


cheers sassanach

jpat £97 :y


ahhh   :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: RobG on 20 May 2012, 20:58:58
cheers sassanach

jpat £97 :y


ahhh
Bisto :D
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: amba on 20 May 2012, 21:53:37
So on the assumption that the gears " hang " changing from 3rd down to 2nd and on occasion the opposite way causing the thud that we both seem to be experiencing, it would be indicating that replacing the solenoid in the top picture R/H side would be the first course of action.

As both of these solenoids are the same they do an identical job ?
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: RobG on 20 May 2012, 21:56:46
So on the assumption that the gears " hang " changing from 3rd down to 2nd and on occasion the opposite way causing the thud that we both seem to be experiencing, it would be indicating that replacing the solenoid in the top picture R/H side would be the first course of action.

As both of these solenoids are the same they do an identical job ?
One controls the 2-3, t`other controls the 1-2 and 4-3, although both identical in manufacture
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: amba on 20 May 2012, 22:03:28
Thanks for confirming that RobG. :y

So safest bet is to remove both the existing from the box and replace with the set I have kindly been supplied with ??? assuming I don,t fancy spending £97=00 twice for 2 brand " Harry Spankers "  ;D
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: RobG on 20 May 2012, 22:24:16
Thanks for confirming that RobG. :y

So safest bet is to remove both the existing from the box and replace with the set I have kindly been supplied with ??? assuming I don,t fancy spending £97=00 twice for 2 brand " Harry Spankers "  ;D
If they`re known working :)
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: amba on 20 May 2012, 22:43:49
Can they be tested off the car then,as assume you could run the same lottery with a new part although it would have a warranty.

All the effort of removing/refitting let alone the extra costs of oil/filter /gaskets.
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Steve B on 20 May 2012, 22:46:52
HANG ON. >:(  so ive gotto spend double to be on safe side
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Steve B on 20 May 2012, 23:12:36
love to see a pic of autobox when sumps off  any offers
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Steve B on 21 May 2012, 10:50:04
pic supplied by amba again bril :y which one is the 2-3 solenoid  :y
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/70807181/box.jpg)
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Nickbat on 21 May 2012, 11:46:47
pic supplied by amba again bril :y which one is the 2-3 solenoid  :y
(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/70807181/box.jpg)

I've just been researching as I have a similar problem.

It's the part labelled 17:

(http://opeloem.com/imgs/parts_groups/V94/H/V94_H_10.gif)

http://opeloem.com/opel/omega_b_1994_2003/transmission/four_speed_automatic_transmission/valve_body.html (http://opeloem.com/opel/omega_b_1994_2003/transmission/four_speed_automatic_transmission/valve_body.html)

GM 96014224  :y
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Steve B on 21 May 2012, 11:59:37
looks like the one on the right does the 2-3 change
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: amba on 21 May 2012, 15:25:27
It would seem from the picture from the Opel/Vx parts listing the 2/3 change solenoid is infact cloeset to the centre of the gearbox.or on the r/h side in image.

However it does throw up more confusion as part # 17 which is identified as 2/3 solenoid has VX part # 96014224
Part # 18 which is detailed as 1/2-3/4 shift solenoid has part # 96014593.

Now if I refer back to the solenoid set I have both of these solenoids are absolutley identical ,the only difference being the colour of the 2 feed wires.One has a White/Brown wire going to it and the other has Black/Brown.

If they both do and identical function and they are to all intense and purposes the same part why are they identified as having different source part #,s.
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 May 2012, 15:40:09
It would seem from the picture from the Opel/Vx parts listing the 2/3 change solenoid is infact cloeset to the centre of the gearbox.or on the r/h side in image.

Looking at it again, I'm inclined to agree.
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: amba on 21 May 2012, 16:18:43
Kevin,

Your inclined to agree the 2/3 shift solenoid is closest to the center of the gearbox as per the image and my picture ?

Or you are inclined that whilst the 1/2-3/4 solenoid appears the same as the 2/3 it is in fact different ??

All help and advise greatfuly received as trying to build up the correct6 mental picture of what and which needs replacing. :-\

Also would it be possible to test solenoids out of the gearbox to establish if they are working correctly ??? :)
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Kevin Wood on 21 May 2012, 16:27:34
Sorry - agree on the solenoid position :y, and on the fact that the part numbers are different on that diagram. :-\
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Steve B on 21 May 2012, 16:27:53
so are we saying this one does gear change 2-3

(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/70807181/box1.jpg)
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: sassanach on 21 May 2012, 16:33:18
kin-ell people  the two solenoids are interchangeable, the arrow points to the correct solenoid for the 2-3 solenoid. the resistance on a good solenoid is 17.5 t0 18.5 ohms :y
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: amba on 21 May 2012, 17:02:38
Gotcha  :y

Will check the 2 used ones  I have then for resistance.

Getting my "interchangeable " mixed up with my "identical "  :y
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: RobG on 21 May 2012, 17:12:12
So on the assumption that the gears " hang " changing from 3rd down to 2nd and on occasion the opposite way causing the thud that we both seem to be experiencing, it would be indicating that replacing the solenoid in the top picture R/H side would be the first course of action.

As both of these solenoids are the same they do an identical job ?
One controls the 2-3, t`other controls the 1-2 and 4-3, although both identical in manufacture
::) ::)
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: amba on 21 May 2012, 17:21:38
Just checked the 2 I have and they are reading:

17.8 ohms for 1  :y   other is 21.9 ohms. :'(...so on that basis I have atleast 1 good one working within reading tolerances.

Now as they are both identical/interchangeable I can remove the 2/3 change solenoid from my gearbox and fit a good working one in its place ;D

Be interesting to see what the readings are from the 2 in the box.

When its described as a "sticking solenoid" would that mean grit/dirt or something causing it to not work correctly or would it be down to a highre or lower ohm reading .
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: amba on 22 May 2012, 09:46:25
Anybody able to confirm what likely to be causing 1 solenoid to "stick" ?

Can they get small particles of dirt inside them then as look pretty sealed to me .
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 May 2012, 09:57:56
Depends what the "normal" failure mode is, TBH.

I can imagine that if the fluid has been allowed to get dirty there might be the possibility of them getting jammed with crud. Then again, the fluid supply to them is well filtered.

On the other hand, maybe it's an electrical issue. Without analysing a few failures it's impossible to tell.

Maybe the difference in resistance is significant, maybe it's just the normal spread you'd expect? Maybe the different part numbers have slightly different resistances?

Given that you've got a couple of spares, I'd be inclined to swap that solenoid anyway and see if it makes a difference. Any difference at all is an indication that we're on the right track.

Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Steve B on 22 May 2012, 10:21:46
andy try just replacing the 2-3 one with the one good one you have i think...cos you said the other onea bit naf :y
Title: Re: solenoids in ar25 box
Post by: Tangerine on 14 September 2014, 16:30:40
I have just come across this thread and it seems to cover exactly the problem I am experiencing.
Is it difficult to change the 2-3 solenoid and is it the same item in a V6 facelift box as in a TD facelift box?