Questions tagged [transmission]
These are questions regarding transmissions in general (either manual, automatic or CVT transaxles and their component parts). This tag is not for questions specific to any type of transmission. Instead, use [manual-transmission], [automatic-transmission], or [cvt-transmission] INSTEAD. Use this tag if the question is relevant to multiple types of transmissions.
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Mazda 626 1995 automatic won't shift gears
I have a 1995 Mazda 626, 2.0L, automatic transmission.
The transmission won't shift. It stays in 3rd gear and won't go into any other gear. The car does drive, but won't change gear out of 3rd.
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Transmission not responsive - Dodge Durango 2001 slt 4.7
My truck was in a salt water flood when hurricane Sandy hit New Jersey. Since then, the motor was replaced, ECM computer, shocks, ball joints, hubs, rear, front calipers, power steering pump, A/C ...
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Lots of resistance on shifter when engaging any gear from a stop; not an issue if clutch pedal is depressed for a few seconds
2019 Mazda MX-5 M/T, 16k miles, original M/T fluid.
TL;DR (I originally wrote everything below the TL;DR and then realized how long this was...):
When not moving and depressing the clutch, all gears ...
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aluminium particulates in manual transmission oil
I've removed the center differential part(s) from a 2001 subaru legacy to find that one of the internal parts lost its alignment/position (began to move axially) and began wearing away small areas of ...
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Engine/Car Shaking in 3rd, 4th and 5th. Help!
So I've encountered an issue with my car today which I can't put my finger on, and wanted to get some consumer advice before taking it to a mechanic!
It's a 2011 AUDI A1 1.2 TFSI. I've had it for ...
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2010 mini cooper transmission noise and gear shift at RPM higher than normal
I'm hearing rattling noise when the transmission is engaged (drive) and it get's louder at higher rpm. previously I did not hear this. There is no noise when I rev engine in park mode.
The gear in ...
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2006 Nissan Maxima transmission
I removed the transmission from a 2006 nissan maxima and have a 2 3/4" metal ring with teeth pressed into it and I don't remember where it goes
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Possible transmission fluid leak
2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5 265K miles.
I haven't driven it in 2 days and came out and found a small pool (about 2 teaspoons at the most) underneath the engine area. It's clear with a tinge of red, no ...
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Urgent clutch/slave cylinder/gear box advice needed pls
I don’t know much about technical parts, but I have been driving my car since 2018 and I can “feel” and hear something is wrong since my clutch and slave cylinder where replaced. I am hoping someone ...
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why is my gearbox still grinding after a full new clutch kit and a gearbox refurbishnemt?
I have a 65-plate Vauxhall Astra Sri. I've had this car for less than two years and have already replaced the full clutch kit once(£1300). 11 months after this (December 2022) I had issues where it ...
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Chervolet 2008 Suburban, how to remove transmission fluid pan? Cable mount is in the way
Was trying to follow this YouTube video for a transmission fluid change (even though his is a 2007 and mine is a 2008), but at the marked point, he says to pry a certain cable mount out of the way, ...
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Car revving too high in 5th gear on the highway
I drive a 2009 fiat sienna and just did my first highway drive in it and noticed it revs at 4000rpm at 130kmh. 3800 at 120kmh
is this normal? Cause it always sounds like it needs another gear. ...
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Resealing CVT Transmission TCM conductor plate using Epoxy
TCM (transmission control) on this CVT (continuously variable automatic transmission) has aluminium soldering that has failed. once fixed comes the problem of resealing the circuit board from the CVT ...
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2019 Subaru Impreza
I have a ‘19 Subaru Impreza, sometimes my rpm will go up to 2000 and will not move when I accelerate or slow down. Example: I sped up to 75mph and slammed on my brakes at 50 mph and the rpm still did ...
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What problems will I have if I use a rusted input shaft on a transmission?
I have an old (25 years) transmission from a BMW E36 which I want to use. The transmission must have sat outdoors for a while, because there was white scale on the outside and inside of the bell ...
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Difficultly in changing gears
I have ford fiesta. Car was in good condition. All of a sudden, I started facing a weird issue which my mechanic also facing tough time identifying the real problem. My car is running fine from the ...
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What is the clutch life of a DSG gearbox?
I have a car with the VAG 7-speed dry clutch DSG gearbox, which is a preselect automatic gearbox with two drive shafts and two clutches.
The clutches started to squeal on taking up the drive, and to ...
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Does putting your car in park during extended stops during trips prevent transmission from overheating?
We've all been there, waiting on a train at a railroad crossing, or stuck in a traffic jam that doesn't appear to be going anywhere for awhile. Well transmissions are designed to my understanding for ...
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What transmission can I join to a 2JZ GTE to support 600 bhp in a Lexus IS300?
I've been researching various transmissions that are popular to connect to a built 2JZ GTE engine. It looks like a popular choice is a Magna PT V160 6-speed manual. However, I'd like to know if there ...
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Transmission or torque converter issue?
Long story short, car is a BMW 530d automatic from 2012 with the ZF 8 HP transmission. The problem is, after the timing chain was replaced, 2 years ago (and transmission pullet out to do that), the ...
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Is it necessary to put dual clutch transmission to park gear on stop and go traffic?
I was advised to put my car which has dual clutch transmission, to park gear on heavy traffic to reduce stress on clutches. Is this correct? As far as I know holding brake will do the job. Since my ...
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What is the labor time to replace a automatic transmission in a 1991 Ford L8000
What is the labor time to replace an automatic transmission in a 1991 Ford L8000
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Jeep Commander all wheel drive automatic transmission no Park
I have an '07 Jeep Commander (all wheel drive). Coming home, I went across railroad tracks and lost all my gears. No park, no gears. The transmission fluid is full.
My mechanic says it's a bad ...
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Drive shaft Is loose?
My rear drive shaft (?) disattached on the road, making a really nasty sound. I managed to put it back in place. It is really loose, you can pull it out with hands. See before and after pics below. ...
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U0100 Toyota Aygo CAN Stop Communication or DTC Diagnostics, which is right?
I spent a lot of time trying to resolve some problems with a 2006 Toyota Aygo.
The most important or significant code it has is U0100: No communication with ECM/PCM A.
Information for 1KR-FE engine, ...
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What’s causing my truck to jerk and rpms to go up and gown
Okay so I have a 1996 Chevy 1500 pickup. When I’m going down the highway and get to 45mph or so my rpm will start to jump up and down and the truck starts to jerk. My speedometer also will drop and go ...
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What is the compatibility for F250 and F350 SD transmissions (2004 gas 5.4L)
I am considering purchasing a Ford 2004 F350 SD (automatic) with a tranny/engine light on. Assuming the worst, I am looking for donor transmissions (and transfer case possibly)
I think there is ...
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How Can I Determine How Much Transmission Fluid To Add to My Truck When The Dipstick doesn't seem to be correct
I recently bought a 2001 F-150. The first time I checked the transmission fluid level, it looked like it was overfilled but the filler tube mount had rusted off and I figured it wasn't accurate.
Last ...
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transmission thump and late shifting
My 2003 Lincoln LS transmission was thumping going into 3rd gear. Eventually got worse and got codes for transmission. Mechanic replaced the solenoid pack. Now it's still thumping, but not as hard, ...
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2007 Dodge Charger 2.7L A/T - Limp Mode on Heavy Throttle & Hanging in Gear
Trying to help out my neighbor here.
2007 Charger with a 2.7L. 100k+ Miles on the body/transmission.
"If I drive very carefully I can get it up to highway speed. If I romp on it, or push it too ...
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Can't shift into park - '09 Chevy Malibu
So old faithful (faithful to break at least) is having problems again (2009 Chevy Malibu).
The gear shift intermittently won't shift into Park. It will shift out and between any other gears with no ...
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Scania 4 series Opticruise gearbox problems
I am having issues with the Scanias. I have a 4 series Bus (K124) Opticruise. These are 8 speed 4 Low / 4 High Range.
We are having an intermittent issue with banging into gear. This will only happen ...
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Transmission Swap - Nissan Rogue Sport - Warranty still intact?
My wife and I purchased a Rogue Sport in the US and, though we love the vehicle for the space, were dismayed that we couldn't find it in a manual transmission.
In looking at Nissan UK - it appears ...
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Mini Cooper base
The shift cable bushing broke. I replaced it. I had to replace the slave cylinder and master cylinder. I have bled the clutch. I have a good clutch pedal with the car running and I can put it in ...
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GM 6l90 transmission swap
I have a 2012 Chevy Express van 2500 with a 4.8l motor and 6l90 transmission with 200k miles. I bought a used 6l90 with 77k miles from a junk yard, that came out of an identically van. Same year, 2500,...
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Gearbox issues VW Bora MK5 (Bora in Mex) 2007
I've been driving my VW Bora for 7 years. Has had its regular oil changes, tune-ups, tires and brake changes. I love my car and want to keep it perfect. For the last 6 months I have felt that the ...
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Can a bad coolant temperature sensor or a bad wheel bearing hub cause my check transmission light to come on?
I have an 05 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer. The check transmission light will come on and the o/d light will flash after driving it for a while. I know my rear hub needs to be replaced, but recently was ...
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Mazda Axela Hatchback has slow pick-up
Hie I resently bought a second hand Mazda axela 2004 problem seems to be a very slow pick up speed from a complete stop. This also appears to happen when on the road and i hit the brakes a bit and try ...
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Engine sound louder when accelerated from 20mph - Nissan Altima 2015
I bought a Nissan Altima 2015 and its been 18 months since I am using it and have around 17000 miles on my car. Recently I started experiencing engine sound louder than expected when accelerated to 40 ...
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Why operating shift knob gear at high rpm while upshifting from 1st to 2nd is smoother than at lower rpm?
If I upshift from 1st to 2nd in my car, when engaging the 2nd gear i feel like something hooked the shift knob for a 20ms and then the gear knob goes in to its final position. I don't need to use ...
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Help to modify RWD trans-axle bearing design
My project car is RWD with trans-axles running inside independent housing sleeves, as in the diagram below. The problem I have is that each axle use only one weird, fat, double track, axial bearing :) ...
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2010 Honda Fit Transmission Replacement
So I'm just looking for a sanity check ...
I was told today that my 2010 Honda Fit's transmission needs to be replaced at a cost of $4,400. At this point it's making a whoosh-whoosh noise that cycles ...
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1998 GMC Sierra: swap in V6 + 5spd manual into one with factory V8/auto
How much work and how many headaches would it be to pull a 4.3L V6 and 5spd manual trans from one 98 Sierra and swap it into a 2wd 1998 Sierra with a factory V8/auto? I've done my own repairs all my ...
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How to test an automatic transmission attached to non running engine?
I purchased a 2004 Dodge Durango SLT 4x4 with the 4.7, when I bought it I was told it needed a few things before it will run mainly cooling components but after speaking to the owner before the guy I ...
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1999 Toyota Camry Transmission issue
I have a 1999 Toyota Camry. Bought it from dealership a year and 3 months ago. I went from 150,000 to 170,000 miles on the Odometer. Overtime the car started to shift rough (automatic vehicle). I ...
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Don't know if its my transmission, or gears
I have a 2009 Chevrolet Impala LT. When I drive in D it won't go past a certain speed but when I drive in 3 it sounds faster than what it's going. It will be at 60mph and the reader will say at 6 when ...
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Tuff Torq Hydrostatic Transmission Troubleshooting
I have a Tuff Torq hydrostatic transmission (model: 7A646084591) that I'm suspicious of, but I can't quite figure out the best way to troubleshoot. I'm looking for a way to determine if:
The ...
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96 Dakota V6 transmission work in a 94 318 v8 Dakota
I have a 94 Dodge Dakota with the 318 in it. The transmission just went out. I found a 96 Dakota but with a V6 but same transmission as mine the A518. Will the transmission from the 96 fit with my 94 ...
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Identify reverse idler of BCS mower
I recently acquired a stripped down transmission/differential/wheel hub/brake from an old BCS 735 mower. This is a similar device (no engine, no wheels, no rear implement in my case):
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Where is the test port located on a CVT Jeep patriot 2012 limited 4WD?
I have a CVT in my patriot and want to install a temp gauge without a T-Fitting since it will be more accurate coming from the transmission itself. I can not seem to find the test port on the ...
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