ok
I checked the TCM and found it was a replacement(ballpoint pen stating it was for a 97 e420).
had a very small trace of oil on the connectors, but the wires had been opened and are not in a sleve anymore, so the oil may have come up from the 13 pin connector on the tranny previously.
I took the sleve off of the TCM and the re was no oil present.however I noticed that someone had earlier pried the TCM open and had scraped a couple of traces enough to allow corrosion to build up between traces.
I felt that this could possibly be my problem so I cleaned the corrosion and made sure the traces were good and not shorted.
I then covered the exposed area with clear fingernail polish to prevent further corrosion.
with high hopes went back to indy 2, had the codes read and then cleared.
NO JOY!!
still same issues.
codes thrown are
po 730
055 selected gear not attained.
151 the gear comparison is sporadically negative or the target gear has sporadically not been achieved.
the fluid level was checked and correct at 80C.
the manual says to check harness, solenoid y3/6y2, and valves for full travel and ease of movement.
or possibly replace a valve spring if needed.

I think my next move is to remove the valve body and check the valve movement and check the resistance on all of the solenoids.
anyone have the specs for the resistance on the solenoids, and a source for replacement solenoid o rings?
any other suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Gemsbeme