transmission problem?
08-01-11, 11:05 PM
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transmission problem?
hey there, i have a 96 LS400 which recently developed a shifting problem with the first gear. it started out with the first gear holding very high rpm's before it would go into second gear. earlier today i backed the car out of the garage fine, but when i put it into D the car kept rolling backwards and will not go forward even at 3k rpm. I put the gear back to P and then back to D once again and this time the car lunged forward a bit and i was able to get it back into the garage. with all that being said, i searched many threads regarding shifting issues and it seems like a possible solenoid problem? i dont see any lights coming on like some others have, but my problem seems to be with the first gear while others had problems with their top gear and some with downshifting. any help is much appreciated thank you!
08-02-11, 08:10 AM
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hey there, i have a 96 LS400 which recently developed a shifting problem with the first gear. it started out with the first gear holding very high rpm's before it would go into second gear. earlier today i backed the car out of the garage fine, but when i put it into D the car kept rolling backwards and will not go forward even at 3k rpm. I put the gear back to P and then back to D once again and this time the car lunged forward a bit and i was able to get it back into the garage. with all that being said, i searched many threads regarding shifting issues and it seems like a possible solenoid problem? i dont see any lights coming on like some others have, but my problem seems to be with the first gear while others had problems with their top gear and some with downshifting. any help is much appreciated thank you!
08-02-11, 09:51 AM
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the car currently has 210,XXX miles on it and i am not sure if the strainer has ever been changed before. gonna probably try and replace that and the trans fluid and see how things go. thanks everyone for all the help!
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08-02-11, 01:59 PM
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update: i just drained out the trans fluid and it is BROWN. about to remove pan to clean and change the strainer. would changing those 2 quarts of fluid be enough? or should i start the car and let the rest of the fluid pour out? thanks again for the help fellas, possibly saved me a buttload of money
08-02-11, 03:03 PM
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uh oh guys, so my pan is out and i changed the filter/strainer, but now i'm having a lot of trouble trying to put the pan back in while keeping the tube plugged into the upper portion. It seems like the exhaust hanger bracket is in the way ever so slightly, anyone have any tips for this problem??
08-02-11, 04:55 PM
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flushed out 5 quarts of fluid and changed the filter, started the car right up and brought the transmission through all the gears, but no luck...car wont move forward, only reverse. i guess its time to tow it to the shop. thanks again to everyone for the help. i really appreciate it.
