TRNW-2: 2018 Cross trek TR580

[Brett Karulak]

Dorman and transmission electrical components sounds like problems. Do
these solenoids really last years or just gets it moving again?

On Fri, Jan 24, 2025, 9:58 PM Richard Keown via trnw2 <trnw2 at trnw.net>
wrote:

> 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:
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>>   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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>> tranphys--- via trnw2 <trnw2 at trnw.net>
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>> *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
>>
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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
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>> *Subject:* TRNW-2: 2018 Crosstrek TR580
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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