OK, I've been off the forum for a little while.
Joe (ja17), my system does as you say, but since when I get off the throttle, and the car is in gear and coasting, the CSS kicks in and brings the throttle above idle. So, on my downshift, instead of the solenoid being in the low pressure position for a smoother downshift, mine is in the middle pressure position and I believe that is why my downshift is not as smooth as it should be. I probably have an adjustment wrong, but I thought that description might give you or someone a clue as to what I am doing wrong. In other words, I thought the position should be in low pressure for downshifts, but how can it be there with a CSS bringing the revs up?
gvillayandre, good luck to you. Mine was so seized that I needed to hit with a lot of force to get it to move the first time. My goal was to try to do it without removing it from the car. I got it to the point where it worked great when I stored it in the fall (read the whole string if you havn't already). I have not driven it yet this "Spring". So, I will know soon if it re-seized or if I can "drive into the sunset, happily ever after". We had a ton of salt on the roads, so I'm just waiting for several good rains. We are almost there.
twistedtree, I'll try to check the BBB one of these days. But, it is always a tough question. Research, clean, or fix something versus DRIVE it. It takes a lot of self control to not drive it.
Benz Dr. (Dan), thank you, but I really didn't want to remove it. Except for this one last question, I'm good to go with the 3 position solenoid. Definitely your suggestion will be helpful to some.
Desertpagoda, no parts needed (on this subject at least), thank you.