Whats Wrong wit my auto?
crxlvr
01-23-2002, 09:42 PM
hey guys, i need some help.
when im accelerating in my car in 2nd gear at about 2800rpm just before third gear ingages, the rpms jump to around 3250-3750rpm hangs for 1-2seconds then upshifts to 3rd gear. Whats the deal, am i losing my tranny or what?
when im accelerating in my car in 2nd gear at about 2800rpm just before third gear ingages, the rpms jump to around 3250-3750rpm hangs for 1-2seconds then upshifts to 3rd gear. Whats the deal, am i losing my tranny or what?
praxis
01-23-2002, 10:12 PM
That IS the tranny slipping.
First step is to check your fluid level (make sure you have enough but not to much). You want to check the level with the vehicle running and in Park or Neutral.
Second step (if proper fluid level doesn't help) is to have a 'transmission service' performed. (change trans. fluid, change filter, replace pan gasket, maybe add a trans. conditioner). If this doesn't help...time for a transmission rebuild. (most likely).
If this doesn't help, you will want to take it to a transmission SPECIALIST.
How long has it been like this?
It is VERY important that you do this ASAP...the longer you let it go, the more of a chance you are taking with your transmission.
First step is to check your fluid level (make sure you have enough but not to much). You want to check the level with the vehicle running and in Park or Neutral.
Second step (if proper fluid level doesn't help) is to have a 'transmission service' performed. (change trans. fluid, change filter, replace pan gasket, maybe add a trans. conditioner). If this doesn't help...time for a transmission rebuild. (most likely).
If this doesn't help, you will want to take it to a transmission SPECIALIST.
How long has it been like this?
It is VERY important that you do this ASAP...the longer you let it go, the more of a chance you are taking with your transmission.
CivicOwnage
01-24-2002, 01:31 AM
I agree although i would try taking it to a specialist first and have them put it on a diagnostics computer, cause my tranny was dying i went to 6 mechanics and they said it was slipping but couldnt tell me exact problem so i just put it on a computer diagnostics, to get the full problem like ecu, or engine, or internal tranny problem.
CivicOwnage
01-24-2002, 01:32 AM
actualy check the fluid first then specialist sorry. In my opinion i wouldnt change anything having to do with it just yet cause it might not be the problem i would just pay the 0-50 bucks for a computer diagnostics
crxlvr
01-25-2002, 01:12 PM
well thanks for the replies guys, the thing is it does this sporadically not all the time like if im driving in 2nd at about 2500rpm it shifts to 3rd no problem, but if im driving in 2nd at 2800rpm then it holds at 3500rpm then shifts, the fluid is fine, i cant even remeber if i did have the filter and gasket replaced i gotta check my records.
Could the cold weather in my area have anything to do with it.
Could the cold weather in my area have anything to do with it.
ShockJon
01-26-2002, 02:19 AM
If you have to rebuild get this www.levelten.com kit!!! I have heard nothing but good about this!!! I am going to do this when I get the money and my auto is running perfect!!! knock
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