2002 IS300 Transmission Service

[Rory]

Ello, i'm looking for recommendations for a reputable garage to do a Gearbox oil change (or flush if required) on my 2002 IS300, i'm in Lancashire, i've found Automatic Transmissions Preston LTD, just wondering if there are any others to try before I book in with them, or if anyone has any feedback on the one in preston?

[Rory]

2nd Attempt,

I need to replace my Shift Solenoid valve C (or valve 3) but I'm unsure which is the correct part number, can anyone guide me the right way?

 

Thanks

[Razor61]

Is it the one in this video? If it is, the part number is shown in the video.

https://youtu.be/ywmd4jF-NBo

[Rory]

It is that one, I have seen that video, when I looked into it there was conflicting info regarding valve 3 being the same as solenoid c when I looked at actual part numbers, I'll revisit the problem when the LS has gone

[Razor61]

What about this? This is for the A650E gearbox that is fitted. Looks like it’s up side down compared to the parts list diagram but which solenoid is which can be figured out I think.
Going off the videos I’ve seen, where the solenoid is located in the videos and cross referencing the parts diagram with the TSB below,  this is the one required I think - 

35230-30010

01

07.2001

SOLENOID ASSY, TRANSMISSION 3WAY, NO.2

JCE10

https://at-manuals.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/manuals/Manual A650E.pdf

[Razor61]

Solenoid is £119.58 from Amayama and filter is £36.28 so about £180 delivered plus any customs fees.
Price excluding shipping is £155.86, I think customs charges etc are charged above £150 so there may be some charges.
Plus the Toyota FIPG, Form in place Gasket, for the pan. Didn't know what FIPG meant until I googled it today, you learn something new every day!!
and also some ATF - £50 from LPD for 5 litres.

Price for the solenoid in the UK from a Lexus dealer...........................3 - 4 times the price or maybe more going off the solenoid below - 35270-30030 - on LPD at £407.86, it's for the same gearbox and is £84.27 from Amayama.

https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/product/lexus-gs-phase-2-shift-solenoid/

Also the video below shows how a guy fixed a solenoid (I think it is 'the' solenoid) on his car, dry joint on a connection inside the solenoid which explains the intermittent nature of the issue.

https://youtu.be/Tz_gjj4Jdq0