Trans slipping then OK then not
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Trans slipping then OK then not
97 LS 400 - 148,000 miles Recent rebuilt ECU, new battery, changed trans fluid and filter 2,000 miles ago - added a couple of quarts (Toy T-IV), pumped out the cooler hose, added a couple of more quarts, etc. Old oil looked OK, a little gray stuff in the pan but no metal and screen looked clean.
On our way home last night from 200 miles away - almost home - all is well - we hear a light klunk -maybe from the rear? -couldn't really tell then lost power. Engine reved high, no pull at all - coasted to the side of the road and sat there a minute or so playing with the shift - no anything in low, d, r,..Shut it down, waited a few seconds and decided to try it again. Started up and all was fine. 2-3-miles later-repeat.
After 2-3 tries we got home.
Tried this morning no go. Oil level is fine - a little high if anything - looks like new.
Throwing codes P0440 (ERG gas cap off, etc. probably not connected to issue) P0770 - Solenoid e, valve body stuck or blocked, lock up clutch)
Sound like a bad converter or more serious? What kind of luck should I expect from a used transmission? Assuming solenoid is for lock up - would that effect regular gears? Any advice?
Thanks.
On our way home last night from 200 miles away - almost home - all is well - we hear a light klunk -maybe from the rear? -couldn't really tell then lost power. Engine reved high, no pull at all - coasted to the side of the road and sat there a minute or so playing with the shift - no anything in low, d, r,..Shut it down, waited a few seconds and decided to try it again. Started up and all was fine. 2-3-miles later-repeat.
After 2-3 tries we got home.
Tried this morning no go. Oil level is fine - a little high if anything - looks like new.
Throwing codes P0440 (ERG gas cap off, etc. probably not connected to issue) P0770 - Solenoid e, valve body stuck or blocked, lock up clutch)
Sound like a bad converter or more serious? What kind of luck should I expect from a used transmission? Assuming solenoid is for lock up - would that effect regular gears? Any advice?
Thanks.
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97 LS 400 - 148,000 miles Recent rebuilt ECU, new battery, changed trans fluid and filter 2,000 miles ago - added a couple of quarts (Toy T-IV), pumped out the cooler hose, added a couple of more quarts, etc. Old oil looked OK, a little gray stuff in the pan but no metal and screen looked clean.
On our way home last night from 200 miles away - almost home - all is well - we hear a light klunk -maybe from the rear? -couldn't really tell then lost power. Engine reved high, no pull at all - coasted to the side of the road and sat there a minute or so playing with the shift - no anything in low, d, r,..Shut it down, waited a few seconds and decided to try it again. Started up and all was fine. 2-3-miles later-repeat.
After 2-3 tries we got home.
Tried this morning no go. Oil level is fine - a little high if anything - looks like new.
Throwing codes P0440 (ERG gas cap off, etc. probably not connected to issue) P0770 - Solenoid e, valve body stuck or blocked, lock up clutch)
Sound like a bad converter or more serious? What kind of luck should I expect from a used transmission? Assuming solenoid is for lock up - would that effect regular gears? Any advice?
Thanks.
On our way home last night from 200 miles away - almost home - all is well - we hear a light klunk -maybe from the rear? -couldn't really tell then lost power. Engine reved high, no pull at all - coasted to the side of the road and sat there a minute or so playing with the shift - no anything in low, d, r,..Shut it down, waited a few seconds and decided to try it again. Started up and all was fine. 2-3-miles later-repeat.
After 2-3 tries we got home.
Tried this morning no go. Oil level is fine - a little high if anything - looks like new.
Throwing codes P0440 (ERG gas cap off, etc. probably not connected to issue) P0770 - Solenoid e, valve body stuck or blocked, lock up clutch)
Sound like a bad converter or more serious? What kind of luck should I expect from a used transmission? Assuming solenoid is for lock up - would that effect regular gears? Any advice?
Thanks.
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Gee Whiz - Sorry for sounding so stupid. The code seemed to indicate three different problems that I thought would require three different solutions - none of which seemed to be a complete rebuild, which is what I'd expect a less than completely honest shop to recommend.
Thanks for your help - you guys are the best!
Thanks for your help - you guys are the best!
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97 LS 400 - 148,000 miles Recent rebuilt ECU, new battery, changed trans fluid and filter 2,000 miles ago - added a couple of quarts (Toy T-IV), pumped out the cooler hose, added a couple of more quarts, etc. Old oil looked OK, a little gray stuff in the pan but no metal and screen looked clean.
On our way home last night from 200 miles away - almost home - all is well - we hear a light klunk -maybe from the rear? -couldn't really tell then lost power. Engine reved high, no pull at all - coasted to the side of the road and sat there a minute or so playing with the shift - no anything in low, d, r,..Shut it down, waited a few seconds and decided to try it again. Started up and all was fine. 2-3-miles later-repeat.
After 2-3 tries we got home.
Tried this morning no go. Oil level is fine - a little high if anything - looks like new.
Throwing codes P0440 (ERG gas cap off, etc. probably not connected to issue) P0770 - Solenoid e, valve body stuck or blocked, lock up clutch)
Sound like a bad converter or more serious? What kind of luck should I expect from a used transmission? Assuming solenoid is for lock up - would that effect regular gears? Any advice?
Thanks.
On our way home last night from 200 miles away - almost home - all is well - we hear a light klunk -maybe from the rear? -couldn't really tell then lost power. Engine reved high, no pull at all - coasted to the side of the road and sat there a minute or so playing with the shift - no anything in low, d, r,..Shut it down, waited a few seconds and decided to try it again. Started up and all was fine. 2-3-miles later-repeat.
After 2-3 tries we got home.
Tried this morning no go. Oil level is fine - a little high if anything - looks like new.
Throwing codes P0440 (ERG gas cap off, etc. probably not connected to issue) P0770 - Solenoid e, valve body stuck or blocked, lock up clutch)
Sound like a bad converter or more serious? What kind of luck should I expect from a used transmission? Assuming solenoid is for lock up - would that effect regular gears? Any advice?
Thanks.
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Join the club, same issue since I got the car with 174k miles. I put in Lucas oil and it's been chucking along ... 230k miles on it now.
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This tranny was flushed and the filter was changed.
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I love your brutal honest PD. Take the car to a reputable trans shop or if you know a Lexus tech, that's who can help you. Our parts truck (toyota tundra) had this problem a new solenoid fixed it and now it shifts like a champ (376,000 miles). I'm sure someone will correct me if I am wrong but from what my techs tell me these transmissions don't really go bad, it's just the solenoids wear out or get dirty and need to be cleaned or replaced.
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