Pressure control solenoid, anyone got a writeup on changing it?

**Merlin** · 03-12-2009

I have a 99GTP with 70k on it and it has been slow to shifting lately and is getting worse. I've been reading up around here on similar conditions and it seems that the culprit is probably the PCS. I have some time off this next week and I want to go ahead and replace it.

I haven't bought a Haynes manual in the hopes that I never needed it, but I have no clue how to go about changing this part. Anyone have a writeup on changing it?

I also want to know if there are any suggestion on what i should do while im inside the damm thing. should i go and install a shift kit while at it to reduce this from happening again?

I've been pretty fammilar with my manual trans in the camaro, but i've never touched this car with a wrench yet so any information would be helpful.

**Merlin** · 03-14-2009

Anyone? Noone?

**2story** · 04-17-2009

ya does anyone have a write up on changing the Pressure Control Solenoid? Im in the process of replacing it some extra info would be greatly appreciated

**Merlin** · 04-17-2009

i just wrote up a small writeup in another thread. search for epc solenoid under my name

**WhiteGT** · 04-18-2009

It's under epc help thread by me. I think I may get mine done by a shop though since it seems like a lousy job to do on the ground.

**Quicklynx** · 04-18-2009

its takes some time to do... I replaced my epc a few months ago... I don't have a write up or anything because my brother is the one that changed it. I know the epc is on the side though and of course the trans needed to be dropped as well as one of the axles. Labor costs of this job are through the roof. It wasn't that hard to do, just takes time. If you do it yourself you'll save a good $800+.

**2story** · 04-18-2009

ya im in the process of doing it right now, except i dont have a socket big enough to remove the spindle to get the axle off. So i went to napa and they said they had no idea what size it but they said a 32mm would fit, that costs $28.95 so i bought it and it didn't even fit it was too small. Does anyone know the correct size to remove the spindle to get the axle off?

**WhiteGT** · 04-18-2009

Originally Posted by Quicklynx

its takes some time to do... I replaced my epc a few months ago... I don't have a write up or anything because my brother is the one that changed it. I know the epc is on the side though and of course the trans needed to be dropped as well as one of the axles. Labor costs of this job are through the roof. It wasn't that hard to do, just takes time. If you do it yourself you'll save a good $800+.

Damn, I was quoted arounf $400 from mr transmission. I thought $400 is bad, $800 would be crazy!

**Merlin** · 04-18-2009

the socket is a 35mm. i bought mine at o relies for 9.99.

**Quicklynx** · 04-18-2009

Montgomery County, Maryland can run very high on the money side....

**Sabrewings** · 04-18-2009

Dealer quoted me $400 in labor when I asked out of curiosity. That was with me bringing them the part.

**Quicklynx** · 04-18-2009

$400 is much more reasonable. I mean it does take awhile to do. It's not a quick fix.

**Merlin** · 04-20-2009

Thats about what i got on a quote, but I couldn't justify paying someone to do the work on something so easy.

Then I actually did the part swap, and I think I might pay a guy if it ever happens again.

**2story** · 04-20-2009

Originally Posted by Merlin

the socket is a 35mm. i bought mine at o relies for 9.99.

really? my o reiles dosent even carry those large of sockets
but i got the right size one of my neighbors actually had the right size and ket me borrow it

**Quicklynx** · 04-20-2009

Originally Posted by Merlin

Thats about what i got on a quote, but I couldn't justify paying someone to do the work on something so easy.

Then I actually did the part swap, and I think I might pay a guy if it ever happens again.

Yea, seems like a quick fix but def wasn't

**Merlin** · 04-20-2009

Its in the tool section, but not with all of the sockets. My socket was an actual orelleys tool though.

**WhiteGT** · 04-20-2009

Originally Posted by Merlin

Thats about what i got on a quote, but I couldn't justify paying someone to do the work on something so easy.

Then I actually did the part swap, and I think I might pay a guy if it ever happens again.

Haha, I feel the same way but when I look into how much work it is I think I will be getting the shop to do mine.

**2story** · 04-28-2009

when removing the epc & shift solenoids do you have to remove the valve body to get them out? or do they pull or slide out without removing the valve body?