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Old Apr 18, 2021 | 10:59 AM
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Hello guys ,
I have seen threads about transmission issues but wanted some feedback on my isssue .

my transmission started blipping in the 3-4 gear change.
I changed the fluid : continued
changed the filter : continued
flush : continued
Through this process the blips became worse and even had problems in 4-5 or 5-6 can’t remember right now and reverse .
when I did my research I come to find out these three gears are on the same clutch pack and share a solenoid .

changed the solenoid : continued
ended up finding a used transmission and it worked fine the first few days and blip returned .
so I suspected the transmission ect.
when I checked it after the car cooling for over an hour it was scorching hot, after I disconnected for 1 minute it cooled .
When completely cold it will sometimes work fine .

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I have ordered a used one to test.
questions :
1: anyone ever had this issue ?
2: does this ect need programming ?
3: are they specific to different models I.e. Long / awd / rwd ?
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Old Apr 18, 2021 | 11:39 AM
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As a suggestion, I would make sure the fluid is running freely to the tranny rad cooler and return.
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Old Apr 18, 2021 | 12:46 PM
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II know it has pressure to cooler since I flushed it with that line .
also it’s weird that the issue would only be only on one gear set.
same problem on both transmissions .
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Old Apr 18, 2021 | 12:54 PM
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I don't know why both tranny's would overheat. Are you sure the return line is free back to the tranny.
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Old Apr 18, 2021 | 01:25 PM
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Try shifting manually and see if it still flares. I’m dealing with an occasional 1-2 shift flare and it won’t do it when I shift manually
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Old Apr 18, 2021 | 09:09 PM
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It’s the control module ( transmission computer ) that overheats which is located in the engine compartment,
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Old Apr 19, 2021 | 06:02 AM
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Have you tried changing the module instead of whole transmission?
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Old Apr 21, 2021 | 11:37 AM
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What mileage did this happen at? And was the transmission fluid really dirty?
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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 02:09 PM
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I was doing that but I would like a normal driving car so I’m chasing this one till it dies !
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Yes I did change out the etc and the problem continued.
but funny thing I took it to an independent shop suspecting software to be the issue but when they diagnosed they found the software to be fine .
they cleared some codes and recommended I change the balance body or the transmission.
since I left the shop the transmission has been shifting fine .
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Old Apr 28, 2021 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Mannyyacht
they cleared some codes and recommended I change the balance body or the transmission.
since I left the shop the transmission has been shifting fine .
Balance body? Surely you meant to type valve body.
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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 08:29 AM
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Whats the update is your car running fine now ?
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The 3-4 flare is normal when cold. I think it might be due to oil draining out of the 4th gear apply piston or accumulator, causing it to delay engagement until it primes.
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Old May 3, 2021 | 07:50 PM
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It was running fine but the flare started up again . I’m suspecting a speed sensor that showed up on a scan .
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Old Nov 19, 2021 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Mannyyacht
Hello guys ,
I have seen threads about transmission issues but wanted some feedback on my isssue .

my transmission started blipping in the 3-4 gear change.
I changed the fluid : continued
changed the filter : continued
flush : continued
Through this process the blips became worse and even had problems in 4-5 or 5-6 can’t remember right now and reverse .
when I did my research I come to find out these three gears are on the same clutch pack and share a solenoid .

changed the solenoid : continued
ended up finding a used transmission and it worked fine the first few days and blip returned .
so I suspected the transmission ect.
when I checked it after the car cooling for over an hour it was scorching hot, after I disconnected for 1 minute it cooled .
When completely cold it will sometimes work fine .

Chrome delete, headlight fog light black framed ,reverse lens smoke

Sc300 hiding


I have ordered a used one to test.
questions :
1: anyone ever had this issue ?
2: does this ect need programming ?
3: are they specific to different models I.e. Long / awd / rwd ?
do you solve the problem i have same issue reverse and 3 to 4th slip to then engage i have replaced the transmission and still same problem also replace the tcm nothing change
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