TRNW-2: 2018 Cross trek TR580

[Richard Keown]

I keep these in stock. We do that many of them.

On Fri, 24 Jan 2025 at 22:41, Fred Whitaker via trnw2 <trnw2 at trnw.net>
wrote:

>   I have always used an aftermarket solenoid. I have been getting Dormans
> 0ff of Amazon for under 50 dollars and keep them on the shelf. Haven't had
> one come back yet.  Lock up and Transfer are the same.
>  You do have to be careful tightening the ground wire. The eyelet will
> spin and break when tightening. I put a washer over the eyelet,which helps
> but you still have to be careful.
>   First I have heard about the  valve bore wear.  I have one here now the
> rear wheels wont hold under load that I was planning on putting transfer
> clutches in without pulling the tranny out. I might be getting another
> education!
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> *From:* trnw2-bounces at trnw.net <trnw2-bounces at trnw.net> on behalf of
> tranphys--- via trnw2 <trnw2 at trnw.net>
> *Sent:* Thursday, January 23, 2025 3:37 PM
> *To:* 'Brett Karulak' <brettsb16a2 at gmail.com>; 'Technical Discussion
> Forum' <trnw2 at trnw.net>
> *Subject:* Re: TRNW-2: 2018 Cross trek TR580
>
>
> Hi Brett,
>
> Shops down here are replacing the valve body and internal wiring harness
> together, also the transfer valve bore is known to wear out and a new
> solenoid won’t fix that.
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> Reece Callingham
>
> Transmission Physician Rebuilders Network
>
> 2 Bullock Creek Road
>
> Meldale Qld 4510
>
> 0412 060 906
>
> ABN: 70 838 310 239
>
> tranphys at bigpond.net.au
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> *From:* trnw2-bounces at trnw.net <trnw2-bounces at trnw.net> *On Behalf Of *Brett
> Karulak via trnw2
> *Sent:* Friday, 24 January 2025 2:40 AM
> *To:* Technical Discussion Forum <trnw2 at trnw.net>
> *Subject:* TRNW-2: 2018 Crosstrek TR580
>
>
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> Sets code P0971 PCS C Transfer Solenoid Circuit.  Haven't diagnosed it yet
> but I assume the solenoid is bad.  My question is, are you using an
> aftermarket solenoid or just replacing the VBody?  In the past, over 6
> years ago the last Subies I worked on we always replaced the VB from the
> dealer but didn't know if any of you have had luck with the aftermarket.  I
> assume a solenoid is available aftermarket.
>
>
>
> Thank You,
>
> Brett Karulak
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-- 
Richard Keown

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