Transmission Issues...
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Transmission Issues...
Uh oh...
I came to a stop sign today and when it came time to go, Bonnie just wouldn't go. I let off the gas and tried again and she went along like normal. Later, the same thing happened (only in a more busy intersection).
Did some stop-and-go tests and found that this only happens when taking off from a stop with moderate to heavy acceleration. The trans fluid level is good, nice and red still. Filter was changed ~6,000 miles ago. Didn't find any leaks in the lines. I'm going to have Autozone scan for trans codes tomorrow and throw some Lucas in it.
If the lucas doesn't help... am I looking at a rebuild / new car? I only paid $950 for the car and I'm not willing to spend more than $1000 on a new transmission. I'd rather just go to the auction and pick up a new car for cheap.
I came to a stop sign today and when it came time to go, Bonnie just wouldn't go. I let off the gas and tried again and she went along like normal. Later, the same thing happened (only in a more busy intersection).
Did some stop-and-go tests and found that this only happens when taking off from a stop with moderate to heavy acceleration. The trans fluid level is good, nice and red still. Filter was changed ~6,000 miles ago. Didn't find any leaks in the lines. I'm going to have Autozone scan for trans codes tomorrow and throw some Lucas in it.
If the lucas doesn't help... am I looking at a rebuild / new car? I only paid $950 for the car and I'm not willing to spend more than $1000 on a new transmission. I'd rather just go to the auction and pick up a new car for cheap.
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Please drive it a bit and make sure it'* up to temp when you go to scan it. Most trans codes will reset when things are good in the trans. This keeps it working as well as possible, but makes diagnosis a bit tougher.
I'm thinking a valve body/soleniod issue. If it'* a soleniod, that'* a relatively easy fix once you get the side cover off.
I'm thinking a valve body/soleniod issue. If it'* a soleniod, that'* a relatively easy fix once you get the side cover off.
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Th eguy at AutoZone was 
. He told me that he couldn't scan the car unless the engine light was on. I made him plug it in anyways and we found no codes.
Put 3/4 of a bottle of Lucas in it, and it seems to be working fine.
. He told me that he couldn't scan the car unless the engine light was on. I made him plug it in anyways and we found no codes.Put 3/4 of a bottle of Lucas in it, and it seems to be working fine.
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Add an extra quart of fluid to the trans and report back.
Usually when you have a "neutral out @ a stoplight" condition, it is usually an internal problem if the fluid is full. You could drive around with a presuure gauge attatched and if the pressure is OK when it happens, you have an internal problem.
Usually when you have a "neutral out @ a stoplight" condition, it is usually an internal problem if the fluid is full. You could drive around with a presuure gauge attatched and if the pressure is OK when it happens, you have an internal problem.
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There'* one thing I'm curious about. My ScanGauge reads the trans temp, and I'm wondering what the normal operating temps are for this transmission?
Usually it gets up to 180 on an average trip, but I've seen it up to almost 210 before.
Usually it gets up to 180 on an average trip, but I've seen it up to almost 210 before.
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