Questions tagged [automatic-transmission]
Questions regarding automatic gearboxes, and associated parts such as torque converters
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Error code on Renault Clio Expression 2014 Auto
I had a message pop up the other day on my Renault Clio Expression 2014 Dual Clutch Auto saying “check auto gearbox”. I took it to a European specialist who did a diagnostic tests on the gearbox to ...
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Sudden shift of my automatic car from 5th to 3rd gear
I have Maruti Suzuki Swift VXI 2018 automatic car in India.
Two things happen:
When I increase the speed towards 5th gear, the gear suddenly shifts to lower gear (2nd or 3rd gear). What could be the ...
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I have a 2006 Ford expedition 5.4 liter and when I put it in drive the engine revs up like it's slipping then it catches, but having to repeat process
I have a 2006 Ford expedition 5.4 liter and when I put it in drive the engine revs up like it's slipping but then it catches and I'm on my way ,until I have to make another stop then I have to repeat ...
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Changing Gear Feels Off After TRS
So i have a 2008 Accord EX V6 with 156k miles, recently i had a check engine light with the D flashing too, i scanned it and it was my transmission range switch or neutral safety switch.
I bought an ...
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Possible engine issue
My car is Benz C400 2015. This issue started showing up recently. When I come to a full stop, at a red light for example, and when I let off the brake pedal and push the gas pedal, before it switches ...
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2012 Verano new engine, now transmission issue
2012 Buick Verano new engine installed. Now transmission issue. However, when I unhook/reconnect the battery cables, it works fine for a while. Is there an engine to transmission part that was not ...
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4L60E Slinger or not
I have a 2005 4L60E transmission. The output carrier is a 4 pinion but 2 are sticking, so I'm not comfortable reusing it. I have another 4 pinion carrier I can use, but it has the oil slinger. Will it ...
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Will putting ATF instead of Dexron VI hurt my transmission?
I have a 2007 Pontiac G6 and it uses Dexron VI. I put ATF automatic transmission fluid in it instead. Is my car going to be okay? I just want to know if it mixes is it going to mess up my car?
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My 98 ford explorer ac:air won’t turn off unless I turn it off have no clue where to look
Could it be a blower motor or blender or something else?
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So i have a 1978 elcamino with a 700r4 that im swapping to a 4l60e. Now i know that its computer controlled so would a eztcu take care of everything?
Need to know if I need anything other than the tci eztcu kit for this swap since the 700r4 doesn't run off a computer and the 4l60e does please help
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2016 dodge grand caravan transmission, overfilled solenoid issues
I have a 2016 dodge grand Caravan I had the transmission replaced six months ago then just had a new engine put in it got it back drove it for 3-4 days noticed it started to wine took it back to the ...
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2010 Isuzu NQR diesel, 4KH1 ..CT........auto trans, codes and electric problems?
It is a 2010 Isuzu NQR 4-cylinder diesel automatic transmission, 4KH1 CT model. The problem is no communication between the transmission & the main computer. Codes that I have number 1)..P0756, ...
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Thump in transmission when braking
Transmission on 2014 Chrysler 300 AWD make a thump noise in the transmission when applying brake. Mechanic listening to noise with a stethoscope to confine noise. Transmission is starting to slip ...
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Strange noise only when accelerating in Peugeot 301
A variant of Peugeot 301 with naturally aspirated engine and DAE 6 speed AT.
only if the car has warmed and only when accelerating, there is a knocking noise frequency around 1Hz at 60kph and ...
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What transmissions are interchangeable with a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab automatic 6lug truck?
What transmissions interchange with a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab automatic 6lug truck
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Manual VS Automatic Transmissions Suitability
On weekends I do deliveries. I make over 150+ stops, short distances apart and engage gears 1/2/3 and reverse during every stop.
Which transmission setup would be best suited for such a scenario? ...
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When reinstalling a transmission what other components should be replaced?
2009 Kia Sedona (Base) automatic transmission. that has a rebuilt transmission developed a huge fluid leak suddenly. All fluid gone in seconds. I've taken it out and found that The Tpump bushing wasn'...
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Is the clutch in automatic transmission gearboxes unduly used, as with manual transmission, when a car is driven at ultra low speeds?
I have yet to understand how an automatic transmission gearbox works (not CVT—those are trivial). This question is an attempt to figure out a small piece of the puzzle.
Properly handled, the clutch in ...
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Car sometimes stalls going from idle accelerating after start
Saturn ion 2004, 2.2L automatic
Usually it drives perfectly fine, but sometimes after being turned on cold or more usually turned back on after I've been in a shop for maybe 5-30 mins, the car will ...
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Car won’t start despite a jump
2010 Ford Fusion SEL
Been having some troubles with my car lately, following a multitude of things (including a missing undercarriage cover while it was insanely snowy, and -25C weather). It’s been ...
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Transmission want shifted into 3rd or overdrive . It's in a 99 chevy z71 5.3 engine was low on fluid i filled it up still only has 1st and 2nd
Transmission was low on fluid so I think it got hot . I put some Lucas in it and it did change any is there a way to fix it with rebuild it
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Do automatic cars shift gears even if the wheels are slipping? [closed]
When cars slip in the snow for example, if you apply full gas will the transmission shift?
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When should engine fans turn on to cool transmission?
2010 Silverado 1500; automatic transmission; 500,000 km.
I suspect the engine fans are not turning on when they should.
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When stuck in traffic recently, the truck became sluggish and slammed ...
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Why does my cars rpms drop to idle when not pressing accelerator?
Context: I have an old (1994) diesel van. It has a transmission computer, and not an engine computer. It's not OBD2 compatible, so it's mostly just simple sensors and whatnot.
From my recollection, I ...
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Transmission - Poor Shifting - Next Steps
My transmission shifts poorly most of the time. The poor shifting feels like when you manually shift to a lower gear when at speed. The shifting is far from violent and has no audible noise. The ...
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How does a modern automatic transmission know you're on a ramp? (making "1, 2" unnecessary on modern transmission)
I haven't rented a car in a while, and those are the only times when I drove cars with automatic transmission. In the past I always saw "1" and "2" on the shifter. If you're going ...
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How do I fix a broken connector inside the transaxle?
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I was trying to replace my shift solenoids, and when I pulled the electrical connector off of one of the solenoids, the plastic tab on the connector broke off. I'm concerned that if I leave ...
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RPM drops quickly after letting off accelerator
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In my 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, the RPM drops down to around idle whenever I let off the accelerator pedal. It feels as if it were a manual shift car and somebody pushed the clutch pedal in ...
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Toyota Rav4 bucks in reverse
I drive a 2007 Toyota Rav4, and it bucks / jumps in reverse when backing up a steep hill or accelerating on flat ground.
When I first noticed the problem, I was backing up an unusually steep hill, so ...
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1997 Chevy Blazer: Will a TCM from a 2001 work in a 1997?
1997 Chevy Blazer 4.3 4x4. Transmission has only one forward gear. Will a TCM from a 2001 Chevy Blazer work in my 1997?
Had a trouble code for shifting solenoid a and b and tc and tcm.
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Need to know the labor time or book times to replace a automatic transmission in a 2017 Dodge journey 2.4 l automatic transmission front wheel drive
I need to know the flag hours to remove and replace a transmission in a 2017 Dodge journey 2.4 l front wheel drive
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Why did old planetary gearboxes use servos and brake bands instead of multi plate clutch packs to brake certain elements of a planetary gearset?
For example in the picture below you can see an allison cd-850 planetary gearbox which was first designed in mid 1940s and used in patton tanks. We can see that it uses brake bands to hold the ...
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Torque converter
I accidentally put qt power steering fluid with qt transmission fluid in torque converter. Put torque converter into transmission hooked transmission to motor then realized. PSF ATF. Will it be ok to ...
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2002 Nissan Maxima - transmission shifting & performance issues - P0720 & P1574
I have a 2002 Nissan Maxima which which started exhibiting a number of transmission issues shortly before and during a 2,600 mile road trip across the country, and is still experiencing these problems;...
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Can I shift from D to 2 or L while my Toyota Corolla is moving?
I drive a Toyota Corolla (E120, year 2000). It has automatic transmission with these options: P, R, N, D, 2, L. I almost always drive using "D". If I am driving at around 70 km/h (e.g. on ...
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Volvo v60 Shake when shifting to D
I recently bought a 2012 V60 D3, the whole car shake when I shift from P to D. After some research online they say it's a Design flaw with Aisin transmission that cause an internal leak. Does anyone ...
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Why is my car still shaking and making noise after i change the motor mount and transmission mount
I have a 2011 Chevy impala I put on a new transmission mount and motor mount but its still idling and jumping what should I do
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Hard start and engine stalling
What should I do to permanently fix these car problems? I was called to another garage to fix a 2005 300c chrysler. The problems of the car was Hard or no start, red lightning bolt flashing, no ...
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Need to get truck tranny fixed
Have 05 avalanche tranny out given a fresh good one out of 99 Silverado. What am I gonna have to do to get it to work in my truck. 1 vehicle. Avalanche is 1500 2wd 5.3 plugs are different on shift ...
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When put into drive, the car makes a click/crunch noise after a second
2006 Honda Accord with almost 230K miles. When put into drive, the car makes a click about a second after the gear is put into drive. What could this be? Car drives and shift with no problem.
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Is a very harsh downshift indiciative of transmission failure?
I have a 2015 Hyundai Accent with a 6-speed auto transmission.
The transmission shift smooth almost all the time.
But at certain speeds , if I completely completely depress the throttle from like 0%-...
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Is it safe to change DSG transmission fluid in an old car?
Facts about the car:
16 years old VW with 280kkm/170k miles on the odometer
I plan on driving it until it dies
2.0 TDI motor and a DQ 250 02E, wet-clutch, six-speed original DSG transmission
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Can 99% of transmission fluid be removed from a transmission through the filler hole?
I spoke with a service shop about getting my transmission fluid changed (in my 2014 Kia Rio 6 speed auto). I was curious if they could get more of the fluid out than myself just dropping the drain ...
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Megane 2002 auto started shaking and lost power
This evening the car was driving fine and then suddenly when it was idle it started really shaking. We began to drive and it still shook but the engine light began to flash and you could feel the car ...
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Automatic transmission trouble
I have a Mercedes A-180 with automatic transmission, which has recently started jerking at gear changes, especially the lowest gears - but it isn't always. About half the time it works smoothly for a ...
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Automatic transmission truck drops in rpm when i left off the gas pedal in top gear
I have a 1988 Ford F-350 with 7.3 diesel v8 and 3 speed c6 automatic transmission. When i put it in D and im driving at high rpm and take my foot off the gas in 1st and 2nd gears the rpm stays ...
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Why do Automatic planetary transmissions have gear teeth cut on the outside of the ring gear?
it makes sense that there are teeth cut inside the ring gear since planet gears rotate around inside of the ring. However there are also gear teeth cut on the outside of the ring gear, i think they ...
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Should I stop at 'N' when switching from 'R' to 'D'?
I have an automatic BMW 1-Series. But I guess this question can be asked about all automatic cars.
Let's say I am stopped at a parking lot in "R". I usually just hold the gear switch and go ...
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2002 Honda Civic (Automatic) Intermittent shifting Issue
I have a 2002 Honda Civic that has started having troubles shifiting from park into reverse/drive. It stays in park just fine.
It started where it would shift into reverse and drive just fine, but ...
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1997 Honda Accord automatic stuck between park and reverse
After starting my 1997 Accord automatic in park, I tried shifting to drive, but the gear selector got stuck between park and reverse. This had happened a few times previously, but it was easily ...
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