My solenoid is playing up; cant find a used one, new is $1000.
Do I need it or can I just remove it?
Will it cause something else to fail if I just remove it?

Thanks in advance

 

Lyncom, a shift solenoid is a vital part. WIthout it, the transmission can not shift into that gear. The solenoid is what ports the oil to a piston that pushes the gearing into place. So, no solenoid, no working tranny. Sorry,but that is the short of the story.

 

Lyncom, are you talking about the solenoid in the J-Gate that clicks when you take your foot off the brakes, or as Thermo suggests, a solenoid in the transmission?

Regards

Rob

 

Slocs, you do bring up a good point. Never gave the J-Gate solenoid a thought. That solenoid technically can be removed, but at the same time, it is there for a reason and I would hate to see a car fall into auto-pilot on a hill. Tends to not end good.

 

Thanks Rob and Thermo (J-Gate), Rob hit it on the head; Jag quoted me $994 new, Jagdaim quoted me $100 for a second hand part.

Car was operating just fine and had a few taps from the shifter here and there, better be safe than sorry!

 

Sounds like Jaguar are pricing a complete J Gate - individual parts not offered!- whereas Jagdaim have a standalone solenoid.