condor_222@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> Dear Experts,
>
>
> I have 97 Camry, V6, with 180K miles on it.
>
> This spring, I got a warning light appearing on
> my dashboard. I bought a code reader.
>
> The error is:
> P0773
>
> Which is:
> ****ft solenoid E circuit electrical
>
> However, the car ****fts perfectly fine! Not a problem at all!
>
>
> I did some online searching and found these GREAT articles:
>
> http://autorepair.about.com/library/images/bl748a-lib.htm
> http://autorepair.about.com/library/faqs/bl079i.htm
> http://en.allexperts.com/q/Toyota-Repair-832/Fault-Code-P0773.htm
>
>
> So far, I've ignored the error. I keep thinking I might just sell the
> car.
>
>
> But this summer, I did a road trip. About 5 hours of highway
> driving each way. On the way back, I noticed that there
> was no more Check engine light. Great!
>
> However, after driving in stop and go traffic again, the
> warning light reappeared.
>
>
> I have not changed the transmission fluid for a long time.
>
> Do you think that all the car might need is a transmission
> service?
>
> Thanks a lot!
>
>
>
The code is for failure of the torque converter clutch solenoid
electrical circuit. However, I've learned to be very wary of Japanese
and Korean codes concerning electrical failure. You can be fairly sure
of a TCC problem, but it might not be electrical.
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