Help your automatic transmission respond when you call for a downshift with the Dorman - OE Solutions Automatic Transmission Kickdown Solenoid / Transmission Control Solenoid, part number 609-043. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2008-2016 Chrysler Town & Country and 2009-2019 Dodge Journey. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
This electrically operated solenoid works on signals from the vehicle's control system and helps the transmission carry out a kickdown, or forced downshift, when more power is requested. Dorman lists it as an automatic transmission control solenoid, so you may find it under either name.
- Direct replacement: Designed to install and work like the original solenoid on the listed applications.
- Ideal solution: A dependable choice when the original solenoid is damaged or has failed from fatigue, excessive heat or electrical current.
- Durable construction: Made from quality components and engineered for durability and reliable performance.
- Trustworthy quality: Supported by a U.S.-based team of product experts and more than a century of automotive experience.
Signs a kickdown solenoid may need replacing include delayed or harsh shifts, a transmission that will not downshift under acceleration, or a warning light with stored transmission codes. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the transmission before replacing the solenoid.
Interchange: 5078709AA · 5078709AB · 68371508AA · 68376696AA · TCS236 · V33770056 · 7B0325051 · 2N1344
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
5078709AA, 5078709AB, 68371508AA, 68376696AA, TCS236, V33770056, 7B0325051, 2N1344
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Dorman 609-043 kickdown solenoid / transmission control solenoid do?
It is an electrically operated solenoid that responds to commands from the vehicle's control system. It helps the automatic transmission carry out a kickdown, or forced downshift, when more power is requested.
Does it fit my 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan?
It is listed for the 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan, 2008-2016 Chrysler Town & Country and 2009-2019 Dodge Journey, among many others. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section to confirm your vehicle.
What are signs the kickdown solenoid may need replacing?
Signs include delayed or harsh shifts, no downshift when accelerating, or a warning light with transmission codes. These signs can have other causes, so diagnose the transmission before replacing the solenoid.
Why do transmission control solenoids fail?
An original solenoid can be damaged or fail from fatigue, excessive heat or electrical current. The 609-043 is designed to replace a unit that has failed this way.
Which part numbers does the 609-043 replace?
It cross-references 5078709AA, 5078709AB, 68371508AA, 68376696AA, TCS236, V33770056, 7B0325051 and 2N1344.
