[RatRod69]

Hello I have a relative's 2013 Subaru Crosstrek with a CVT issue. It's got the p0971 solenoid C high pressure code.

A transmission shop said a complete new replacement is recommended at $10K. Or a used replacement would be $5.8k.

The car is at 111k miles. Purchased used at 81K miles.

I test drove it and the code did come on, and the transmission/engine does seem to not be giving full power. Traction control light came also. There were some noises also at low speed turning.

I researched and the solenoid C code is the AWD solenoid in the valve body. The valve body is on the top of the transmission on the TR580. It's the 3 to 4.5 ohm solenoid. eBay like 80 bucks.

I was either going to replace the valve body with a complete remanufactured valve body, or just the solenoid.

Since more of the transmission may be damaged, I was opting to just replace the solenoid for $80 to see how it drives, and if the code comes back. And go from there.

Just wondering if anyone has any experience or advice or places to point to for information.

Thank you

I was told to replace the valve body on my 2013 and fixed it myself in less than an hour with a solinoid from Amazon. Car is running great. I have over 206,000 miles on the car. The sound turning at low speeds is likely just the limit slip in the transmission/front differential. I have had it on all 3 of my past Subaru cars.

 

[RatRod69]

I have been restoring cars, trucks and motorcycles for nearly 40 years.

 

[RatRod69]

My car behaved completely different after changing my trans filter. It's like a new car lol.

I dont outsource anything. I build engines, Trans, upholstery, body, paint, etc etc.

 

[RatRod69]

My car behaved completely different after changing my trans filter. It's like a new car lol.

I dont outsource anything. I build engines, Trans, upholstery, body, paint, etc etc.

 

[RatRod69]

Some subaru transmissions have a small canister filter on the outside. Looks just like a small oil filter. In my book, if you opened the transmission to access that, it's internal. Call it a filter when you order it online.