02-26-2005, 11:12 PM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: fairfield, Arkansas
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Not kicking into gear... tran probs
Well when I was driving today my car started kicking in and out of what seemed like neutral, I barely made it up a hill I was on and drifted into a parking lot. Now I can't kick it into reverse or drive (I have auto tranny) my fluid is full, what's the deal, is my tranny F**ked?
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02-27-2005, 08:33 AM
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Lactose the Intolerant
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Arnold, Missouri
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Re: Not kicking into gear... tran probs
Sounds like it. Or the filter is hogged up.
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02-27-2005, 11:15 AM
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AF Newbie
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if i get the tranny replaced, is it possible to replace it with a manual at the same cost?
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02-27-2005, 12:59 PM
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Lactose the Intolerant
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Re: Not kicking into gear... tran probs
No. Converting to manual would involve finding and installing the clutch pivot assembly and pedal, different brake pedal, a hole in the floor, new ECM (they are different for a manual), and probably more stuff I haven't thought of.
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You made three mistakes. First, you took the job. Second, you came light. A four man crew for me? F**king insulting. But the worst mistake you made...
...empty gun rack.
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02-27-2005, 04:12 PM
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So it would be outrageously expensive?
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02-28-2005, 06:37 AM
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Lactose the Intolerant
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Re: Not kicking into gear... tran probs
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So it would be outrageously expensive?
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I would think so, yeah, unless you had a complete donor salvage car sitting right alongside to scavenge from.
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You made three mistakes. First, you took the job. Second, you came light. A four man crew for me? F**king insulting. But the worst mistake you made...
...empty gun rack.
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02-28-2005, 03:04 PM
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AF Newbie
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well F*ck I need a new tranny...
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03-28-2005, 05:16 PM
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AF Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Re: Not kicking into gear... tran probs
Since I found this forum while searching for info on the same problem originally posted here that my girlfriend's '95 Lumina was having I thought I might leave a note on what I found in our case. (Keep in mind that I know nothing about transmissions.)
I took off the pan to replace the filter as was suggested here. I found that one of the three hard lines (bent tubing) had become loose and was no longer secured into its port. I went ahead and replaced the filter and tapped the line back into its port with a rubber mallet. All is fine now.
Thanks you to everyone who write all the knowledgable posts!
;Patrick
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03-29-2005, 06:48 AM
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Lactose the Intolerant
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Re: Re: Not kicking into gear... tran probs
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Originally Posted by RedBinary
Since I found this forum while searching for info on the same problem originally posted here that my girlfriend's '95 Lumina was having I thought I might leave a note on what I found in our case. (Keep in mind that I know nothing about transmissions.)
I took off the pan to replace the filter as was suggested here. I found that one of the three hard lines (bent tubing) had become loose and was no longer secured into its port. I went ahead and replaced the filter and tapped the line back into its port with a rubber mallet. All is fine now.
Thanks you to everyone who write all the knowledgable posts!
;Patrick
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Wow! That's great info to have. I haven't seen that happen, but I can see it happening. I'm sure a tranny shop would never tell you that's all it was. 
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You made three mistakes. First, you took the job. Second, you came light. A four man crew for me? F**king insulting. But the worst mistake you made...
...empty gun rack.
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