This video should be more appropriately titled DIARIES OF A GIT'RDONE GANGSTA!!💯💪 Very inspirational, thanks for keeping these beautiful cars on the road 🙏
That is a remarkable task for a $35.00 part! You're very patient! No wonder this is a very expensive repair! Well done! My 2005 Deville has that P2763 TCC code. Too bad it's buried under a mountain of engine parts.
Great tutorial - have a friend with a 98 Deville with p0741 code on it. Good to know it is possible to replace the solenoid without removing the entire engine and transmission. No doubt they will want me to replace this before their inspection next May.
I got my clip in on mine; I used a pair of small, ( approx. 6" long), locking, straight forceps. I first tied the hair pin clip with a long piece of cotton string - in case I dropped it, then, pushed it in with the forceps and then reached in and cut the string and knot off with a pair of forceps type scissors. Done. It was pretty easy. Oh, I forgot to mention, I ground the heat sink "fins" off the side pan cover with a 7" angle grinder disc and hand files, to allow me to open it up another 1/2" or so more, allowing me to visualize the "slot" under that 10 mm bolt head located off to the right side of it a little bit where the hair pin goes in. It helped alot.
Super good, brass tacks, how to video! Thanks for your attention to showing us the important disassembly details, on the bracket, mount, gasket, using the hacksaw blade tool, etc. I'm doing to do it, now, on my 2000 Caddy Deville. So it sounds like you've done this on other Cadillacs, too, right? Great job! You saved me a lot of headache.
I've been watching this video for days now im going to attempt to go ahead & try it out my self bought all new mounts while im at it. hopefully I don't have to change that gasket but prob should try while im at it 😖 03 caddi base
I have a 92 deville sedan. My car drives but reversing it’s hard like the emergency brake is applied. I have to give it a little more gas to back up could it be my solenoid
It may be a stuck solenoid, or even low Trans fluid. Worst case scenario is slipping. May even be a clogged Trans filter. I'd look into basic maintenance first. New fluid and filter. If that's a bust, then dig deeper
Let me start by saying sorry for the delayed response. Been extremely busy and haven't had a lot of time. But to answer your question, no I haven't but I have helped get a broken one out. We made like a long hook out of a bike spoke with slight bend at the tip and was able to get it out with that.
@@juggalojjr fantastic flip, I let both mine go as well, had a 00 and a 02. Loved the car, hated fixing it. Not a lot of room. But learned these things in and out because what can go wrong, did go wrong, still might buy another one just to do a repair series on just the Northstar.
@@justinblasier3568 lol yes i know what you love to hate it, i think you should i give a good suggestion when I was looking up SLS none were to be seen on my end but a northstar is a northstar.
@@justinblasier3568 i got it done between working and fixing the car it only took me three weeks to do it . But if I didn't have to work so much it would have been 3 days start to finish . But you video was good.
Hello Justin. It looks like I'm going to have to do this job. But I was wondering if I should drain the fluids. I saw that you opened the cooling system and also, of course, the transmission system. I didn't see you mention draining the two first. Is that necessary? Thanks in advance for your response.
Does this fix my car not engaging in gear, forward or reverse? I have a little rotation in front tires with front end sitting on jacks, but it doesn't move a bit on the ground...I can peg out on rpms but my car just seems to not know it even has a transmission
No, tcc would not cause that. Extremely low Trans fluid, a clogged transmission filter, or a burnt up pump would. 🤔 . I suppose if other solenoids went bad aswell it may cause it. Or other bad electrical components within or leading to may aswell. But in my experience, "slipping" or failure to engage is usually mechanical or fluid related. Sorry for the late response.
So if im having transmission problems but no codes or check engine light is coming up fluid is brand new and pan was dropped but still found metal chunks in pan what do u do ? Well i know what to do but dont know what to look for to replace or rebuild or should I just get a whole new transmission installed my 2003 sts only has 99k on her
Sorry it took some time to reply. It depends on the issues. Metal shaving is a a normal thing in a auto transmission. That's the reason for the filter and magnet in the pan. As for a rebuild, that depends on your level of confidence and knowledge if you are looking to go at it solo. Best bet if you decide to go that route is to have the money for a new one set aside just in case. But online usually you can find rebuild kits with common wear and tear parts in it. Groves in plates and slop in bearings are sign of needing replacement and shift solenoids I repace on a rebuild regardless. Take pictures, look up torque specs for bolts, and everything goes back together in reverse of disassembly. Also a "burnt" smell and darkness in transmission fluid is a sign of failure. But most common problems start with a bad trans filter. It plugs up choking out the fluid pump and causes low pressure witch in turn burns stuff up due to slipping. Bad solenoids will cause that as well but usually come with a code. But if the battery was reset " un hooked and hooked back up". Or died, it will erase codes until it registers the drive cycle count that it takes to run that monitor. May be more info than you need, but better than not enough.
Did you have to replace the tcc because of engine overheating. My obd says that is what is causing my over heating problem. But uncertain why that would be.
Most common problem with overheating is low coolant. Not tranny issues. But I owned a 01 and 03 deville both purchased used with overheating issues, the people did radiator, thermostat, checked fan, water pump etc. What I found is the reservoir doubles as a expansion tank and the gasket on my caps "both of them " went bad. New caps and problem solved. That's where I would start. If you have leaks try to trace it back and repair. And if its 2000 or older the northstar v8s were know for head gasket failure due to the head bolts being too short. There is a few other things I can point you too, but not without knowing what car it is. But as for the transmission causing overheating, no not unless you driving 50 mph in first gear with the rps pegged out. Lol
@@justinblasier3568 yes it is a 2000 I thought maybe it was a thermostat or water pump issue one being when the car is hot I squeezed the radiator hose that goes to thermostat and the hose is hard and can't push coolant back through but the only time it really gets hot is when I'm going over 60 in town driving seems to be just fine this is why I'm stumped on what the obd code for overheating is.
@@rickflaten3494 judging by the stiff hose I'd go tward thermostat then, not aware of a code for overheating, usually just a warning bell. Also there is a line that removes air that comes from but the thermostat too the expansion tank. Its about the size of a pencil where it is steel and rubber on either side. That line gets rusty on the inside " sometimes". Causing excessive air in the system. It's just under the northstar cover on the motor. But a stiff rad hose poits to restricting flow. Witch would explain light driving being fine, but highway driving 60+ not letting it circulate fast enough. " if it were me, I'd jump on that thermostat". Start cheap. But when you get in the car "if yours doesn't have a tachometer " you can keep a eye on the rpms by hitting the info button and pulling up the digital tach in the info section.
I'm not saying it will work every time, but would suggest trying a bottle of 'Trans X' before going thru this nightmare.....confronted code '741' 6mo ago, put in a bottle of this & so far, so good!
Absolutely was on both of mine, sorry if that isn't the case on yours. I'm assuming you are talking about the hard to get to one up behind the wheel well on the transmission. Best of luck too you.
@@3132282063 tbh when I re topped mine off I just kept checking it until the level was rite. Engine running, in park "or neutral with wheel chocks". And yeah, that clip was a pain.
Apologies for the delay, "usually" the clip will fall out the bottom of the pan with some shaking around. But if you're having issues with the filter, "what I would do" is remove the entire strut assembly to make room. Rest the front cradle on 4 jack stands "1 in each corner" and unbolt the cradle and jack the car up off the cradle. With a tall jack in either side. "Jack points under front doors. Go slow to not break or crack anything and unhook everything I needed to get the clearance to get that pan off and out of the way. Fix and reassemble slow and steady. Thanks for watching.
Basically it's a trial and error thing. First and foremost UA-cam, second basic Google searches and reading through the forums that pop up. Last is years of diagnosis and trouble shooting. I tend to jump head first into problems that people cant figure out. That's why I bought 2 northstars, because even a lot of shops hate these motors. But I've learned my way around these cars fairly well. Thanks for watching.
@@justinblasier3568 yes lol i know what you mean, i know a little bit about but im a wrench head so I don't mind getting my fingers in there, ill take a look at sum more vids m. 👍👊
Please help I can not get the dam case apart. I’ve did very light prying. Didn’t work. I tried banging on it like crazy won’t come off. Tried pulling from the bottom. I’ve taken off everything. Watched a few videos on this repair now I’m stuck haven’t gotten the case upset much at all still seems like it is stuck. I’ve taken out 4 bolts and 3 studs out of the side pan itself now how do I get this bitch off.
So I did managed to find a bolt hidden away at the bottom. Was a bitch to get the pin out, of course. Oreilys should have the part in store tomorrow for pick up. How on earth am I gonna put it back lol cheers and good luck. If I can fix the caddy and smog it the keys are mine just been sitting at my in-laws house for years now
This video should be more appropriately titled DIARIES OF A GIT'RDONE GANGSTA!!💯💪 Very inspirational, thanks for keeping these beautiful cars on the road 🙏
Your nuts! That's looks like one of the most unpleasant repairs I've seen. Props
True facts. But doable. Ty
That is a remarkable task for a $35.00 part! You're very patient! No wonder this is a very expensive repair!
Well done! My 2005 Deville has that P2763 TCC code. Too bad it's buried under a mountain of engine parts.
Really good video! I like how you showed where everything was and the tips and tricks! Greatly appreciated!!
Thank you for the feedback.
Great tutorial - have a friend with a 98 Deville with p0741 code on it. Good to know it is possible to replace the solenoid without removing the entire engine and transmission. No doubt they will want me to replace this before their inspection next May.
im facing this same problem on my 2000 deville! i just bought it and check engine light came on, on my way home.p0741 code sucks!
I wanted to thank you for your video bud. Great idea with the saw blade...you are the man!
I got my clip in on mine; I used a pair of small, ( approx. 6" long), locking, straight forceps. I first tied the hair pin clip with a long piece of cotton string - in case I dropped it, then, pushed it in with the forceps and then reached in and cut the string and knot off with a pair of forceps type scissors. Done. It was pretty easy. Oh, I forgot to mention, I ground the heat sink "fins" off the side pan cover with a 7" angle grinder disc and hand files, to allow me to open it up another 1/2" or so more, allowing me to visualize the "slot" under that 10 mm bolt head located off to the right side of it a little bit where the hair pin goes in. It helped alot.
Good deal man, solid advice, I tried long needle nose and it was a no go, so I experimented until I figured something out.
I got the jack out. Realized the beer was missing. Straight shooting thanks.
Super good, brass tacks, how to video! Thanks for your attention to showing us the important disassembly details, on the bracket, mount, gasket, using the hacksaw blade tool, etc. I'm doing to do it, now, on my 2000 Caddy Deville. So it sounds like you've done this on other Cadillacs, too, right? Great job! You saved me a lot of headache.
It's a bit tricky too do but yes I have done it a few time's. Hope the video helps . Good luck.
Thank you, saw blade works perfect
BTW did you have problem with the ICM at the the same time as this? could one throw the other off
Do you need to jack the engine up?
Thanks Justin!! I know how hard working in this NorthStar eng
Can make a lot of money if you get good at it. Most Mechanics don't like these cars.
@@justinblasier3568 I am sure. They charge a lot of money to fix anything in these northstar
I've been watching this video for days now im going to attempt to go ahead & try it out my self bought all new mounts while im at it. hopefully I don't have to change that gasket but prob should try while im at it 😖
03 caddi base
apologies for the late reply. Hope it all worked out.
Thanks brother !
No problem!
Thank You So Much!
I have a 92 deville sedan. My car drives but reversing it’s hard like the emergency brake is applied. I have to give it a little more gas to back up could it be my solenoid
It may be a stuck solenoid, or even low Trans fluid. Worst case scenario is slipping. May even be a clogged Trans filter. I'd look into basic maintenance first. New fluid and filter. If that's a bust, then dig deeper
Justin have you ever have the tcc solenoid broke off were the gray part of the solenoid goes in transmission ? The part with two o-ring
Let me start by saying sorry for the delayed response. Been extremely busy and haven't had a lot of time. But to answer your question, no I haven't but I have helped get a broken one out. We made like a long hook out of a bike spoke with slight bend at the tip and was able to get it out with that.
@@justinblasier3568 no problem man get it in running great sold the car made 3500$ profit buying two more now
@@juggalojjr fantastic flip, I let both mine go as well, had a 00 and a 02. Loved the car, hated fixing it. Not a lot of room. But learned these things in and out because what can go wrong, did go wrong, still might buy another one just to do a repair series on just the Northstar.
@@justinblasier3568 lol yes i know what you love to hate it, i think you should i give a good suggestion when I was looking up SLS none were to be seen on my end but a northstar is a northstar.
Did you have to remove the hoses by the mount bracket to remove the mount bracket because I'm having trouble with no room for the wrench
All hoses and lines were removed or at least unhooked and moved to the side for room other than ac lines. Apologies for the delayed response.
@@justinblasier3568 i got it done between working and fixing the car it only took me three weeks to do it . But if I didn't have to work so much it would have been 3 days start to finish . But you video was good.
Well that's good, glad it all worked out
Does this work on a 2006 DTS
I have a 2009 Cadillac DTS I have the same cold that popped up how much do it cost to fix at a shop
3000 dollars and up
Mine also threw a code for the tcc. I have the car on the lift. Im unbolting the whole subframe and raising the car. Way easier for me.
Absolutely. A lift makes this a lot easier. Just showing its possible to do without one. Thanks for feedback.
Hello Justin.
It looks like I'm going to have to do this job. But I was wondering if I should drain the fluids. I saw that you opened the cooling system and also, of course, the transmission system. I didn't see you mention draining the two first. Is that necessary?
Thanks in advance for your response.
When you pop the seal on that side cover definitely have a pan underneath. It will drain some Trans fluid out.
@@justinblasier3568 Thank you. 😀
@WEREFEAT 035 sorry for the late reply btw. I been focusing more on my music channel . This is Justin btw lol
@@BIGBOBOTHECLOWN S'allright. I thinnk it fixed itself. We need more websites saying how to make that happen, 😆
@WEREFEAT 035 we can only hope lmao 🤣
Does this fix my car not engaging in gear, forward or reverse? I have a little rotation in front tires with front end sitting on jacks, but it doesn't move a bit on the ground...I can peg out on rpms but my car just seems to not know it even has a transmission
2002 DeVille
No, tcc would not cause that. Extremely low Trans fluid, a clogged transmission filter, or a burnt up pump would. 🤔 . I suppose if other solenoids went bad aswell it may cause it. Or other bad electrical components within or leading to may aswell. But in my experience, "slipping" or failure to engage is usually mechanical or fluid related. Sorry for the late response.
What does thid part do? Will it ruin the transmission driving with a bad silinoid? I have the same code
YES for the love of God I hope u fixed it. I had too fix mine currently
So if im having transmission problems but no codes or check engine light is coming up fluid is brand new and pan was dropped but still found metal chunks in pan what do u do ? Well i know what to do but dont know what to look for to replace or rebuild or should I just get a whole new transmission installed my 2003 sts only has 99k on her
Sorry it took some time to reply. It depends on the issues. Metal shaving is a a normal thing in a auto transmission. That's the reason for the filter and magnet in the pan. As for a rebuild, that depends on your level of confidence and knowledge if you are looking to go at it solo. Best bet if you decide to go that route is to have the money for a new one set aside just in case. But online usually you can find rebuild kits with common wear and tear parts in it. Groves in plates and slop in bearings are sign of needing replacement and shift solenoids I repace on a rebuild regardless. Take pictures, look up torque specs for bolts, and everything goes back together in reverse of disassembly. Also a "burnt" smell and darkness in transmission fluid is a sign of failure. But most common problems start with a bad trans filter. It plugs up choking out the fluid pump and causes low pressure witch in turn burns stuff up due to slipping. Bad solenoids will cause that as well but usually come with a code. But if the battery was reset " un hooked and hooked back up". Or died, it will erase codes until it registers the drive cycle count that it takes to run that monitor. May be more info than you need, but better than not enough.
Awesome advice I have the Same problem thanks for the video
Bubba that was a best idea of 2019 for sure, its no fun .......
How many times have you done this sensor.
3 times sir. I dont believe in keeping tricks secret, I believe information is what feeds independent people. Thanks for the feedback.
Good job! Thank you, but I hope I never have to do it myself.
It is definitely a job. Fingers crossed for you
Holy shit I didn't know these transmissions we're accessible from the top
Omg you just saved me thousands of dollars!!!
Was my pleasure
Did a cradle tilt and took cover right off, is easier, took me 3 days.
Did you have to replace the tcc because of engine overheating. My obd says that is what is causing my over heating problem. But uncertain why that would be.
Most common problem with overheating is low coolant. Not tranny issues. But I owned a 01 and 03 deville both purchased used with overheating issues, the people did radiator, thermostat, checked fan, water pump etc. What I found is the reservoir doubles as a expansion tank and the gasket on my caps "both of them " went bad. New caps and problem solved. That's where I would start. If you have leaks try to trace it back and repair. And if its 2000 or older the northstar v8s were know for head gasket failure due to the head bolts being too short. There is a few other things I can point you too, but not without knowing what car it is. But as for the transmission causing overheating, no not unless you driving 50 mph in first gear with the rps pegged out. Lol
@@justinblasier3568 yes it is a 2000 I thought maybe it was a thermostat or water pump issue one being when the car is hot I squeezed the radiator hose that goes to thermostat and the hose is hard and can't push coolant back through but the only time it really gets hot is when I'm going over 60 in town driving seems to be just fine this is why I'm stumped on what the obd code for overheating is.
@@justinblasier3568 2000 Cadillac deville
@@rickflaten3494 judging by the stiff hose I'd go tward thermostat then, not aware of a code for overheating, usually just a warning bell. Also there is a line that removes air that comes from but the thermostat too the expansion tank. Its about the size of a pencil where it is steel and rubber on either side. That line gets rusty on the inside " sometimes". Causing excessive air in the system. It's just under the northstar cover on the motor. But a stiff rad hose poits to restricting flow. Witch would explain light driving being fine, but highway driving 60+ not letting it circulate fast enough. " if it were me, I'd jump on that thermostat". Start cheap. But when you get in the car "if yours doesn't have a tachometer " you can keep a eye on the rpms by hitting the info button and pulling up the digital tach in the info section.
I'm not saying it will work every time, but would suggest trying a bottle of 'Trans X' before going thru this nightmare.....confronted code '741' 6mo ago, put in a bottle of this & so far, so good!
That was attempted before this. I always try the quick solution first. Definitely solid advice
is this the same code as a PO742 for a 01 deville?
Yes
U say that bracket bolt is a 18mm but my stubby 18 or 19mm not fitting I’m going to buy a 20 mm stubby tomorrow hopefully that fits
Absolutely was on both of mine, sorry if that isn't the case on yours. I'm assuming you are talking about the hard to get to one up behind the wheel well on the transmission. Best of luck too you.
justin blasier how many Quarts of transmission fluid do I put in after job is done?
That pin was m.f. But I got it
@@3132282063 tbh when I re topped mine off I just kept checking it until the level was rite. Engine running, in park "or neutral with wheel chocks". And yeah, that clip was a pain.
I can't get my lower brake lights to work on 92 Cadillac eldorado
What would you do if you cannot find the clip and the filter falls off inside that pan? Asking for a friend..
Apologies for the delay, "usually" the clip will fall out the bottom of the pan with some shaking around. But if you're having issues with the filter, "what I would do" is remove the entire strut assembly to make room. Rest the front cradle on 4 jack stands "1 in each corner" and unbolt the cradle and jack the car up off the cradle. With a tall jack in either side. "Jack points under front doors. Go slow to not break or crack anything and unhook everything I needed to get the clearance to get that pan off and out of the way. Fix and reassemble slow and steady. Thanks for watching.
Ok
How much would it be at a mechanic?
No idea lol. Alot for sure.
What are sum forums do you use?
Basically it's a trial and error thing. First and foremost UA-cam, second basic Google searches and reading through the forums that pop up. Last is years of diagnosis and trouble shooting. I tend to jump head first into problems that people cant figure out. That's why I bought 2 northstars, because even a lot of shops hate these motors. But I've learned my way around these cars fairly well. Thanks for watching.
@@justinblasier3568 yes lol i know what you mean, i know a little bit about but im a wrench head so I don't mind getting my fingers in there, ill take a look at sum more vids m. 👍👊
@@juggalojjr honestly isn't a whole lot of them. With this covid hitting work slowed way down. But I'll have new stuff come spring. Ty sir.
@@justinblasier3568 slowed a lot down, you be safe bro 👊
Oh and also my retainer is square not pointed
Please help I can not get the dam case apart. I’ve did very light prying. Didn’t work. I tried banging on it like crazy won’t come off. Tried pulling from the bottom. I’ve taken off everything. Watched a few videos on this repair now I’m stuck haven’t gotten the case upset much at all still seems like it is stuck. I’ve taken out 4 bolts and 3 studs out of the side pan itself now how do I get this bitch off.
There is bolts all the way around I wanna say 13 between bolts and studs.
So I did managed to find a bolt hidden away at the bottom. Was a bitch to get the pin out, of course. Oreilys should have the part in store tomorrow for pick up. How on earth am I gonna put it back lol cheers and good luck. If I can fix the caddy and smog it the keys are mine just been sitting at my in-laws house for years now
everthing es goo bur not smoke when you work mecanic job
I quit smoking in October, wont be a problem any more. Ty for feedback.