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TCU Compatibility
Will a 92 SVX Transmission Control Unit work in a 96?
I currently have a 96 SVX with binding issues which i suspect is a duty solenoid issue. However, subaru techs advised it is the TCU. I have a spare and functioning 92 TCU and am interested to know if the 92 TCU is compatible with the 96? Direct swap? |
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Re: TCU Compatibility
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TCU's programs vary depending on the model year. Basically, you should use TCUs of the same model year. In particular, the transmissions are significantly different from the so-called early models of '91-'92 and later models. I don't think it can be used for '92. I've heard that the TCU program for later models has a change in solenoid operation every year. It seems that the length of the solenoid is different accordingly. This is information that I heard from someone and it is not reliable information. Furthermore, it should be different for FF and AWD. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...N+ECU&_sacat=0 |
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Re: TCU Compatibility
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As Noriyasu says, they changed the solenoids form NO to NC a few times.
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Re: TCU Compatibility
Appreciate the input fellas. Was hoping i could just swap out TCU's, regardless of year, but makes sense.
I am hoping that the TCU harness isn't the issue, I proactively ordered the solenoid c and related gaskets and hoping that solves the binding issue. Will keep all posted. |
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Re: TCU Compatibility
If you do a bunch of slow figure 8s in a parking lot, it helps a lot with binding. If there is a solenoid issue of course that has to dealt with first.
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