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4L70E Tcc Solenoid 2009

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4L70E Tcc Solenoid 2009, new and ready to install. Fits the 4L70E. Ships fast from the USA.

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About this product

This is the OEM TCC solenoid and internal wiring harness for a 2009 4L70E, listed under reference 24237980. It is the piece to look at when a 2009 Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe or Yukon with this transmission has quit locking the converter, has a shudder that shows up around 45 mph on a gentle throttle, or keeps coming back with converter and sensor codes after the fluid has already been changed. The photo shows the complete assembly: the case pass-through connector, the black on/off TCC solenoid on its branch, and the color-coded plugs for the other solenoids and switches that share the harness.

How lockup is controlled in the 4L70E

The computer controls converter lockup with two parts. The on/off TCC solenoid on this harness switches the converter clutch circuit on; a separate PWM solenoid ramps apply pressure so engagement is smooth. Since 1998 this family has used what Sonnax calls EC3 control, where the clutch is often held at a deliberate 20 to 40 RPM of slip instead of locking solid. That matters for diagnosis: a small amount of slip on the scan tool at cruise is normal, but slip that never drops, or lockup that never gets enabled, is not.

What failure looks like on a 2009

Check the harness before you blame the converter

Late 4L70E units have a harness-related failure worth knowing about. Transmission Digest documents input speed sensor wiring chafing against the reverse input drum, which produces P0716 or P0717 and erratic operation. Sonnax lists broken retention tabs on harness connectors among the unit's known complaints, and a connector that backs off a solenoid gives exactly the intermittent lockup many owners describe. So with the pan down, inspect the old harness carefully: rubbed-through insulation, a cracked connector lock, or a burned pin all mean the harness, not the converter, is the root cause.

If the wiring is sound, test the TCC solenoid resistance through the case connector and compare commanded lockup against actual slip at a steady speed. Good electrical readings with high slip send you toward the valve body or the converter itself; the valve body testing guide covers the bore checks. Long-term converter slip also tends to travel with burned 3-4 clutches, which our 4L70E 3-4 clutch failure guide explains.

Fitment for 2009

This listing covers 2009 4L70E transmissions. The reference number 24237980 is printed on the listing so you can match it to the number on your old harness or to your parts catalog lookup. Same-year trucks may carry a 4L60E or 4L65E tag, and those versions do not all use an identical harness, so confirm the tag, then compare connector count and colors with the photo. For a 2006 unit, see the 2006 4L70E TCC solenoid and harness. Not sure? Send us your year and VIN and we will check before it ships. Everything we stock for the unit is on the 4L70E collection page.

Installing it

If inspection turns up burned clutch material, the job is bigger than a harness. The 4L70E master rebuild kit for 2004-2013 covers a full overhaul, and the 4L70E clutch module replaces the 3-4 and related clutch hardware that slip usually damages first.


Specifications

Fits4L70E 2009
Part typeTcc Solenoid
ConditionNew
BrandOEM
Reference24237980
ShipsFrom the USA
Warranty1-year

Complete the job: parts that go with this

Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.


4L70E Tcc Solenoid 2009: common questions

What does reference 24237980 mean on this listing?

It is the reference number listed for this harness and TCC solenoid assembly. Match it against the number on your old harness or your catalog lookup, and send us your year and VIN if you want us to confirm fitment.

Can a bad internal harness cause P0716 or P0717?

Yes. Transmission Digest documents input speed sensor wiring on the 4L70E chafing against the reverse input drum, which sets P0716 or P0717. Inspect the old harness insulation near the drums when you remove it.

My scan tool shows 20 to 40 RPM of slip in lockup. Is the solenoid bad?

Not necessarily. This family uses controlled-slip lockup, so a small steady slip is normal. Slip that never comes down after lockup is commanded, or lockup that is never commanded, is what points to a fault.

Should I replace other parts while the pan is off?

Always replace the filter and pan gasket. If the magnet shows clutch material, plan for a rebuild rather than just a harness. Fresh O-rings on any reused solenoids are cheap insurance.

Will this fit a 2009 truck with a 4L60E tag?

It may, but harness layouts differ between the versions. Compare connector count and colors with the photo, or send us your year and VIN before ordering.


Repair guides for this job

Sources
  1. Transmission Digest — GM 4L70-E ISS DTC P0716 or P0717. Input speed sensor wiring chafing against the reverse input drum and the resulting codes. www.transmissiondigest.com/gm-4l70-e-iss-dtc-p0716-or-p0717/
  2. Sonnax — GM 4L70-E unit page. Catalogued complaints for the unit, including no lockup, TCC slip and harness connector problems. www.sonnax.com/units/423-4l70-e
  3. General Motors — 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Manual. GM's 4L70-E designation and the DEXRON-VI fluid specification. assets.gm.com/manuals/chevrolet/2008_chevrolet_tahoe_owners.pdf

4L70E Tcc Solenoid 2009

$81.99
In stock • ships from the USA • 30-day returns

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