5HP24 Solenoid Kit 1998-2003, remanufactured and ready to install. Fits the 5HP24. Ships fast from the USA.
Owners of a 1998-2003 BMW 540i, 740i or X5 4.4i, a Jaguar XJ8 or XK8 of the same era, or a V8 Range Rover usually start looking for 5HP24 solenoids after the transmission begins shifting erratically, sticks in one gear with a fault warning, or slips the converter clutch on the highway. All of those cars use the ZF 5HP24 five-speed, which relies on a group of solenoids bolted to its valve body to run every shift. This is a remanufactured set of eight solenoids for 1998-2003 applications, matching the photo, so the whole electrical control group can be refreshed at once.
The 5HP24 is a rear-drive, longitudinal five-speed that ZF introduced in 1996, rated for roughly 440 Nm of input torque and built with a Simpson-type gearset. Its control module does not move the shift valves directly. Instead it energizes on/off solenoid valves that switch shift valves between positions, and pressure-regulating solenoids that vary the oil pressure each clutch sees, which is what makes a shift firm or soft. A separate circuit controls converter clutch apply. The set in the photo shows those two families: compact on/off units and taller regulating units with their own seals. When a coil weakens or a regulating solenoid starts to stick, the module keeps commanding the right shift but the clutch gets the wrong pressure.
Not every 5HP24 shift complaint is a solenoid. TransGo's 5HP-24-PR instructions tie runaway line pressure, harsh shifts, kickdown bang and broken drums to a worn pressure regulator valve, which is a valve body repair, not a solenoid fault. Transmission Digest also documents a crack in the upper valve body F-clutch circuit that causes a neutral feel at a stop and a first-gear ratio code while 2nd through 5th work normally. So read codes with a tool that can access the transmission module, check each solenoid's resistance through the connector as shown in our solenoid testing guide, and compare symptoms against our flare versus slip explainer. Electrical faults point to this kit. A cracked or worn casting points to a complete 5HP24 valve body for 1998.
This set is listed for the 5HP24 from 1998 through 2003. Published application lists for that span include the BMW E38 740i/740iL and 735i, E39 540i, E53 X5 4.4i, Jaguar XJ8 and XK8 V8 models, and the four-wheel-drive 5HP24A in V8 Audi A6 and A8 models. TransGo notes that 5HP24 valve bodies differ by model, and connectors and solenoid styles changed between vehicle makes and model years, so lay your old solenoids next to the photo before ordering or send your year and VIN. Earlier and later 5HP24 solenoid sets are listed separately in our store.
Drain the fluid and drop the pan. The pan and filter come off first, then the valve body, keeping track of every solenoid's position and harness clip. Install each replacement in the same location as the part it replaces, with new O-rings lightly lubricated in fresh fluid, and check the internal harness for chafed insulation while it is out. ZF's own data sheet lists LifeguardFluid 5 for the 5HP family, so refill with that or the exact fluid on your vehicle's service label, and set the level at the specified temperature through the fill plug rather than guessing. Clear adaptations afterward so the module relearns shift timing. If the unit is already slipping or the fluid is dark and burnt, solenoids alone will not save it, and a 5HP24 overhaul kit or a fresh 5HP24 shift kit belongs in the same job. Line pressure checks, covered in our line pressure guide, confirm the result.
| Fits | 5HP24 1998-2003 |
| Part type | Solenoid Kit |
| Condition | Remanufactured |
| Brand | OEM |
| Ships | From the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
It is listed for the ZF 5HP24 in 1998-2003 models, which includes V8 BMW 5 and 7 Series and X5 4.4i, Jaguar XJ8 and XK8, and V8 Audi models with the 5HP24A. Solenoid styles changed by make and year, so compare your old parts with the photo or send us your VIN.
Eight, as pictured: a mix of on/off shift solenoids and taller pressure-regulating solenoids. The kit is remanufactured.
ZF's LifeguardFluid 5 data sheet lists it for 5HP-series transmissions. Use that or the exact fluid named on your vehicle's service label, and check the level hot at the fill plug.
Possibly, but TransGo links runaway pressure, harsh shifts and kickdown bang to a worn pressure regulator valve in the valve body. Test solenoid resistance first; if the readings are good, look at the regulator valve before buying solenoids.
Yes. Clear the transmission adaptive values with a scan tool that supports your make, then drive through all gears so the module relearns shift timing with the new solenoids.
