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Description
545RFE 68RFE Shift Solenoid Block Pack
(White Connector)
Specifications
45RFE you have 4 SPEED.( Black Plug)
545RFE you have 5 SPEED.(White Plug)
65RFE and 66RFE and 68RFE you have 6 SPEED.(GreyPlug)
8 SPEED is another transmission. The 66RFE and 68RFE are HD tranny's, so if you have 6 SPEED it is most likely a 65RFE.
Notes
If you are uncertain, please provide the vehicle's VIN number. We will ensure the correct part is shipped.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, ALL ORDERS ARE PROCESSED THE SAME DAY IF RECEIVED BY 2 P.M.
Fitments
This solenoid pack fits:
45RFE, 545RFE 2004-on
68RFE 2007-on
This Valve Body only Fits 99-2009
2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen
2000-2011 Dodge Dakota with 4.7 / 5.7
1998-2011 Durango 3.6 / 4.7 / 5.7
2007-2010 Dodge Raider 4.7
2007-2011 Dodge 2500-3500 6.7
2002-2012 Ram 1500 3.7 / 4.7 / 5.7
2004-2011 Ram 2500 4.7 /5.7
2007-2017 Dodge 2500 6.7
2006-2011 Jeep Commander
99-04 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.7
2009-2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7
2005-2006 Jeep Liberty 2.8 / 3.7
2007-2011 Jeep Wranglers 2.8
To properly install the new solenoid pack onto the valve body, first align the two arrows on the valve body with the corresponding arrows on the solenoid pack. Secure the solenoid pack in place by tightening the bolts to 50 inch-pounds of torque. Ensure that For this all bolts are tightened to the correct torque to ensure proper function and longevity of the solenoid pack.
The Dodge RFE series transmission has gone through some changes with the solenoid block and now changes with transmission range sensor (TRS) plate.
We’re going to look at the solenoid block change along with the TRS plate change. You’ll see how to identify which parts will interchange, so you won’t be confused about what to use and when.
BLACK-CONNECTOR SOLENOID BLOCKS
The first RFE transmission was the 45RFE, which appeared in 1999. The 45RFE was a four speed; in 2001, the computer controls were changed to make it a five speed, called the 545RFE. They both came with a black-connector solenoid block (figure 1), used in vehicles from 1999-2003.
There are two things that only work with the black-connector solenoid block: the transmission range sensor plate and the solenoid base gasket. Neither works with any other solenoid blocks.
That’s okay, because you should always update the black-connector solenoid block to the solenoid block with the white connector. We’ll look at what needs to change along with the solenoid block later.
The black-connector solenoid block came with a type-1 (figure 2) transmission range sensor plate (TRS). To identify the TRS plate, measure the pocket depth: It should be 0.118” (3.0mm) deep to fit the black-connector solenoid block.
WHITE-CONNECTOR SOLENOID BLOCKS
The white-connector solenoid block (figure 4) came out in 2004 with an updated (type 2) transmission range sensor plate (figure 5). You’ll see these solenoid blocks used with the 545RFE and 68RFE transmissions.
To identify the type-2 transmission range sensor plate, measure the pocket depth: It should be 0.156” (about 4.0mm) deep. Also measure the side of the plate to the manual valve slot: It should measure 0.260” (6.6mm) wide.
This type-2 plate works with vehicles that display shifter positions P R N D 2 1. What’s different are the manual 2 and manual 1 positions. This changed in later years; we’ll talk about that shortly.
The white-connector solenoid block will replace all of the other types of solenoid blocks. You just have to make sure you use the correct transmission range sensor plate: Type 2 with cars that have manual 1 and manual 2 on the shifter, type 3 if it just has Drive on the shifter.
GRAY-CONNECTOR SOLENOID BLOCKS
The gray-connector solenoid block came out in 2009 (figure 7) and has one less solenoid than the white-connector solenoid. 
The transmission range sensor plate is where the confusion starts. From 2009 to around 2011, it’ll still use the type-2 transmission range sensor plate, which works with vehicles that have manual 1 and manual 2 positions on the shifter.
There’s no cutoff day on the change to the type-3 transmission range sensor plate. The type-3 transmission range sensor plate (figure 8) has a pocket depth of 0.158” (4.0mm) and the side of the manual valve slot will be 0.500” (12.7mm). This type-3 plate fits vehicles without manual 1 or manual 2 shifter positions.
You can replace the gray-connector solenoid block with a white-connector solenoid block, as long as you use the right transmission range sensor plate: Type 2 with cars that have manual 1 and manual 2 on the shifter, type 3 if it just has Drive on the shifter.
A little attention to the details will help you avoid confusion while working on an RFE transmission.
Return Policies
YOU MUST INSTALL UNIT WITHIN 30 DAYS TO ACCESS YOUR LIFETIME WARRANTY.
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