Starter Solenoid problems of the 2006 Toyota Corolla

I own a 2006 Toyota Corolla. The check engine light came on in the middle of driving but I did not notice any issues. The following day the car started shifting hard when I accelerated while driving. I took the car in for an oil change and they ran a diagnostic test and the code came back p2716: shift solenoid valve slt/range. I researched the code and found many forums with people having the same issues and the problem being the ecm. I took the car into the local dealership and gave them the information I found on the issues. They diagnosed the car and I said I needed the ecm replaced. The car has 82,000 miles and is out of warranty. The repair is running close to $900, the regional Toyota representative has offered to split the cost. I feel this is unfair and a recall should have been issued. I also have a friend who has a 2007 Corolla that just took her car in for the same problem. I am going to continue to speak with Toyota in hopes they will cover the repair.

My engine light came on indicating p2716-trans shift solenoid error-refer to TSB for ecm replacement. My mechanic explained to me that this was covered under warranty for the 2005 model year but I was told by the Toyota dealer that the mfg date of my car was 12/2005.

I own a 2006 Toyota Corolla le, and in November 2009 my check engine like lit up. I took my car to the Toyota dealership in mons, belgium. It turns out there is a problem with the pressure control solenoid. I am stationed in england, so I decided to take my care to the dealership there. However, they will not work on my car because it is us specification. So, now I am having issues with trying to work with the dealership in belgium to get my car fixed.

On Friday, October 23, 2009, my check engine light came on in my 2006 Toyota Corolla le. Once the light came on, the car had a "hard shift". On Friday October 30, 2009, I took the car to the local Toyota dealership and had the diagnostics run, which indicated a faulty p2716 pressure control solenoid "d" electrical. The service representative told me that I needed to have the computer replaced ($900) and that the car could shut off on me while in operation if I did not. After I had it replaced, I looked it up on the internet. Turns out that Toyota was aware of the problem based on a 9/2006 service bulletin, but chose to not issue a recall. I have a 110 mile round trip commute daily and after reading hundreds of posting from others that have encountered this problem, I count myself lucky. Many others have had the car stop on them going 70 mph on the interstate. I was lucky, but it could have turned out deadly. There are incidents of accidents occurring due to faulty p2716's. It is not a matter of if it goes out, but when. I think Toyota should be obligated to notify the owners of the 2006 Corolla le's that the part is faulty and to have it replaced.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Corolla. While driving between 10-15 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle exhibited an erratic hard shift during acceleration. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and the failure was labeled as the pressure control solenoid. The component was replaced, but the failure recurred. The dealer performed diagnostic testing and they recommended that the engine computerized system be replaced under warranty. The vehicle has not been repaired due to the massive national back order for the part. The failure mileage was 69,500 and current mileage was 70,029.