1st Gen. Lunch Table - General Discussion

For anyone considering skid plates. SkidRow is a great company. Even if you don't off-road, their front skid is a great alternative to the dinky one Toyota offers.

 

Sorry for the loss of your family member FGV.... RIP good friend It's always too short.

 

Damn, Sorry for your loss too dude...

 

Sorry to hear about that, Erik. I'm glad you got to spend so much time with her and experience everything you did, she was a good dog.

 

Well...you aren't supposed to buy from PartSouq. Use it to ID the p/n, the go shopping for it. I always google "toyota xxxxx-xxxxx" and go from there.

 

Stunning. What an awesome sunset. Your livin it aren't you?

 

I use Amayama all the time now (when I have time to wait)...no customs, fees, or taxes whatsoever.

 

Sorry to hear about Chloe, she lived a great life

 

Can't get enough of it. Had to make it back home earlier this morning for the Holiday and family time.

 

Me. But they don’t listen.

 

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first anime I ever watched. And exactly why I named her that.

 

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON NOOOO. The code is P0770 - Shift Solenoid E Malfunction. Did some browsing through the forum, checked my tranny fluid and it was as it should be - pink and not frothy. Fluid levels are as they should be too. Truck has no issues shifting gears when driving and seems to be running exactly as it always has - perfectly. I cleared the code, drove around town for about 10 miles and it didn't come back on. Will see if it appears again - but plz no.

 

I think that's one of the solenoids that's easily replaceable, no? But also may point to a throttle body/actuator problem? I forget.

 

I think Fist of the North Star or Vampire Hunter D was the first thing I watched. But Akira was definitely one of the first 3. And I was very unsober when I watched it the first time. And probably the half a dozen to follow. It didn't fully click WTF I'd watched until about the tenth time.

 

Yea, there is a thread/subforum on here that dives into it I looked over: https://www.tundras.com/threads/p0770-solenoid-e-code.132335/

Going to see if the engine light comes back on - hoping it won't, but expecting it will. If it does, I'll swap out the solenoid. It seems like a simple process, just take the transmission pan off and you can access the solenoid.

@Tundra2 It looks like you had this code pop up and never fixed anything. That still the case? And your first gen still running dandy?

 

Yup, I remember that. @FiatRunner which solenoids was it you had replaced in your transmission?

 

Just to add to this, looks like this ol legend was able to find the parts from a diagram to order/replace. However, I'd rather just replace the Solenoid, E, that's giving me trouble rather than them all. BUTTTT, I can't seem to figure out which part is actually Solenoid E...

 

i 100% had no clue what I watched. All I k is it was filled with action and blood and cool car/motorcycle scenes. SOLD!

didn't grasp it until I saw some parts of it again in my early 20's.

 

A lot of recommendations for Lucas so that seems to work well without additive, but thought I'd share my experience on an alternative. Researched to find the Supertech 80-90W is the most economical, and called manufacturer to confirm application for BestGen LSD, and they comfirmed it is "recommended for Limited Slip / Positive Traction rear axles". No additional additive was needed for mine and it runs without chatter.

 

Yup- I had the same code, “Shift Solenoid E Malfunction”. Shift solenoid E controls the line pressure when shifting, to allow for a smooth shift. It was actually an issue with the wiring harness going to the transmission, it shorted somehow and fried the solenoid.

It’s really interesting to me that your truck drives normally. If solenoid E actually was malfunctioning, the trans would be slamming into the next gear super hard. Like it’s got a shift kit. Mine would actually chirp the tires from 1st to 2nd. Let’s hope that it doesn’t come back.

Here’s the solenoid locations. I believe “solenoid E” is the one labeled “SL”.

 

Ah man. I’m sorry. That’s so tough. Lost our first dog last summer and I still haven’t had the guts to look for a new pup.

 

Appreciate the info, and yea like I said the truck runs fine. I drove it again today, and after about 5 miles the light came back on but like I said, truck runs fine. Did you happen to ever get your hands on a part number for the solenoid? I've been searching all over and can't seem to find an exact answer on this...

 

I don’t have a part number, sorry. I sent the truck to a transmission shop as diagnosing/fixing that was out of my league. It’s weird that it’s coming up after a few miles- when it happened to me, the CEL would come on as soon as it shifted from 1st to 2nd.

 

About to @bmf4069 for letting me crash at his place on my trek up to CO @JakeJake
I'll be back in town Sunday if y'all wanna grab a bite while I pass through

 

Your DC makes Beau's truck look tiny

 

Dropping the tranny pan and testing my solenoids on this fine Thanksgiving day. Celebrated with friends and family this last weekend and have the house to myself for a few days. Hopefully a simple job and I don't throw a wrench at anything

 

@Sirfive we should do what ever engine swap you been dreaming up and put your tundra's 2uz in this...