Transmission issue, faulty solenoid, or something else? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

DJDBumblebee · 06-17-2016, 12:29 AM

I accelerated pretty hard to get in front of a semi. After doing so, the car started to idle rough and a number of lights came on on the dash, including the check engine light and the traction control. After a few seconds, most of the lights went off, but then the car started to shift hard from park into drive, and it's like it's jarring the entire car. Any idea what this could be and how much it might cost? I drive a 2012 LS Automatic Camaro. I think it may be a bad solenoid, but I'm not sure how easy it is to get to those to replace. I'm trying to figure out how much this would usually run so I am not screwed over. I know I don't need a new transmission. Can you tell by hooking up a scan tool if it is a faulty solenoid or if it is something else? I also recently had four new tires put on, so could it be something to do with a sensor or something from one of those? Please help before I take it to the shop tomorrow so I'm informed when I go in! Thanks!

ChrisBlair · 06-17-2016, 05:39 AM

Solenoids are simply heavy duty electrical switches. The classic example is in your starter, when the battery is dead and you hear a 'click'. That's the solenoid.

I feel you had a pre-existing condition that was revealed by the heavy acceleration.

Also cannot see how this is from tires.

To guess at price we'd have to know exactly what was wrong. First step would be a scan.

christianchevell · 06-17-2016, 08:02 AM

It could be any number of things from dirty MAF, spark plug crack, loose wire, too....... the lights come on for just about anything.

TooCool5 · 06-17-2016, 03:29 PM

Why don't you try re-booting it.
Read codes then do fuse pull to re-set everything.

christianchevell · 06-17-2016, 06:57 PM

You could also do a fluid change with some zmax for the trans...

1bad1/le · 06-17-2016, 10:14 PM

You could scan for trouble codes before assuming the worst. And no, solinoids are not replaceable like older cars.

06-17-2016, 12:29 AM	#1
DJDBumblebee Drives: 2012 2LS Coupe Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 16	Transmission issue, faulty solenoid, or something else? I accelerated pretty hard to get in front of a semi. After doing so, the car started to idle rough and a number of lights came on on the dash, including the check engine light and the traction control. After a few seconds, most of the lights went off, but then the car started to shift hard from park into drive, and it's like it's jarring the entire car. Any idea what this could be and how much it might cost? I drive a 2012 LS Automatic Camaro. I think it may be a bad solenoid, but I'm not sure how easy it is to get to those to replace. I'm trying to figure out how much this would usually run so I am not screwed over. I know I don't need a new transmission. Can you tell by hooking up a scan tool if it is a faulty solenoid or if it is something else? I also recently had four new tires put on, so could it be something to do with a sensor or something from one of those? Please help before I take it to the shop tomorrow so I'm informed when I go in! Thanks!

06-17-2016, 05:39 AM	#2
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Solenoids are simply heavy duty electrical switches. The classic example is in your starter, when the battery is dead and you hear a 'click'. That's the solenoid. I feel you had a pre-existing condition that was revealed by the heavy acceleration. Also cannot see how this is from tires. To guess at price we'd have to know exactly what was wrong. First step would be a scan. __________________

06-17-2016, 08:02 AM	#3
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,622 View My Garage	It could be any number of things from dirty MAF, spark plug crack, loose wire, too....... the lights come on for just about anything. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, BMR susp, Speed covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, TSP Longtubes & cats, LPE, 1le mods, ,LME cover, Katech pump and chain, Trunnions, BTR stage 2, LPE boostapump, Gforce, Speed eng , Granetteli, etc etc

06-17-2016, 03:29 PM	#4
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Why don't you try re-booting it. Read codes then do fuse pull to re-set everything. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

06-17-2016, 06:57 PM	#5
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,622 View My Garage	You could also do a fluid change with some zmax for the trans... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, BMR susp, Speed covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, TSP Longtubes & cats, LPE, 1le mods, ,LME cover, Katech pump and chain, Trunnions, BTR stage 2, LPE boostapump, Gforce, Speed eng , Granetteli, etc etc

06-17-2016, 10:14 PM	#6
1bad1/le Ed Drives: 2015 camaro 1le 2ss Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Oxford ct Posts: 66	You could scan for trouble codes before assuming the worst. And no, solinoids are not replaceable like older cars.