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 Post subject: el falcon VPS solenoid
Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 2:29 pm 
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Hi all,

where can I get a (S5) VPS solenoid in Tasmania? cause my gearbox keeps going into 3rd (limp mode) even tho i've replaced the inhabitor switch from Ford, still goes back into limp mode sometimes, ford told me it will cost $649 for a (S5) VPS solenoid and $78 for the other 5 solenoids, very expensive anywhere I can get all 6 in a kit? for cheap?
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Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 4:09 pm 
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Are you sure they didn't quote you $649 for the part and installation?

 

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 Post subject: Re: el falcon VPS solenoid
Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 4:29 pm 
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lukey1990 wrote:
Are you sure they didn't quote you $649 for the part and installation?


this is wat ford said to me, "A transmission service would cost $280.00.The EL Falcon has 6 solenoids in the auto trans.The on / off solenoids are $78.00 each & the vehicle has 5 & you have a VPS solenoid & this is $649.00.You would need the service department to check the vehicle before we ordered the solenoids."
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Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 4:51 pm 
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Wow, unless I'm completely misunderstanding you it'll be $670 for the service and 5 solenoids. Not including the VPS..?

 

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 Post subject: Re: el falcon VPS solenoid
Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 7:24 pm 
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I got quoted $385 so supply, fit and service a btr with new s5.
Cheaper to put your car on the boat and come to Melbourne.
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Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 9:13 pm 
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Are you sure it's the S5 causing it to go into limp mode?

A loose fitting wire connection on any of the shift solenoids will also cause it,

If you break off the plastic wire holder for each solenoid & squash each terminal slightly to ensure a good connection - With those plastic clips fitted, you cannot tell if there is a good connection.

Or a faulty external earth also causes code 98 - limp home mode
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Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 9:53 am 
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xpvanman wrote:
Are you sure it's the S5 causing it to go into limp mode?

A loose fitting wire connection on any of the shift solenoids will also cause it,

If you break off the plastic wire holder for each solenoid & squash each terminal slightly to ensure a good connection - With those plastic clips fitted, you cannot tell if there is a good connection.

Or a faulty external earth also causes code 98 - limp home mode


Thanks fella's, worth checking out before spending heaps of $$
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Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 9:54 am 
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nalane wrote:
I got quoted $385 so supply, fit and service a btr with new s5.
Cheaper to put your car on the boat and come to Melbourne.


Hey, for $385 who was that with?
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Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 10:02 am 
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maybe try the ask papa smurf thread, in november last year he was saying the S5 sells for around $260 and cheaper for aftermarket, he also mentioned to look on ebay...
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Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 11:09 am 
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dorian_delorean wrote:
nalane wrote:
I got quoted $385 so supply, fit and service a btr with new s5.
Cheaper to put your car on the boat and come to Melbourne.


Hey, for $385 who was that with?

Accurate automatics in The Nook (dont laugh) Bayswater.
And there is a red light in the street. Dont know what came first, the chicken or the egg.
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Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 2:57 pm 
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Just came from the transmission mechanics, they say I need to change the solenoid (S1) anyone from the Hobart area willing to help me put one in? just requires taking the transmission pan off then fitting the new (S1) then top up with tranny fluid, so the car will need to be off the ground abit to get underthere. Am willing to pay abit for helping out. :D
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Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 1:12 pm 
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dorian_delorean wrote:
Just came from the transmission mechanics, they say I need to change the solenoid (S1) anyone from the Hobart area willing to help me put one in? just requires taking the transmission pan off then fitting the new (S1) then top up with tranny fluid, so the car will need to be off the ground abit to get underthere. Am willing to pay abit for helping out. :D


Anyone from Hobart willing to help out?
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