Transmission System Fault Analysis Cases
Detailed analysis of transmission problems including shifting issues, fluid problems, clutch failures, and transmission performance concerns.
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2004 Chevy Impala Transmission Filter Service Analysis
2004 Chevrolet Impala
The owner is confused about why most repair shops perform a transmission flush without changing the filter. They want to understand if the filter is c...
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2000 Dodge Ram Low Pressure During Fluid Change
2000 Dodge Ram
The owner reports low fluid flow from the radiator hose during an overdue ATF change. At high revs, flow improved slightly, but was still inadequate. ...
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1989 Toyota Pickup Clutch Shifting Problem Diagnosis
1989 Toyota Pickup
The owner reports difficulty in shifting gears, particularly first and second, after replacing the slave and master cylinders. Initially, there was si...
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2000 Ford Focus Chugging Issue Diagnosis
2000 Ford Focus
The owner reports that their 2000 Ford Focus experiences chugging in first and second gears, requiring high revs to get going, which is not effective....
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P0770 Code Intermittent Issue Analysis
unknown Toyota unknown
The vehicle owner has been experiencing intermittent P0770 codes for about a year. Toyota replaced the computer under warranty six months ago, but the...
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1995 Jeep Cherokee Transmission Whining Issue
1995 Jeep Cherokee
The owner reports a whining noise coming from the transmission of their 1995 Jeep Cherokee Laredo. The vehicle shifts into gears smoothly and does not...
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2001 Chevy Suburban Transmission Issues
2001 Chevy Suburban
The owner reports that the 2001 Chevy Suburban shifts normally when cold but experiences severe issues after driving for about 30 minutes. After stopp...
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2004 Subaru Outback Transmission Interlock Issue
2004 Subaru Outback
The owner reports that the 2004 Subaru Outback occasionally experiences issues with shifting gears. Specifically, when the Check Engine Light (CEL) an...
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1995 Cadillac STS Transmission Not Engaging
1995 Cadillac STS
The owner reports that while driving, the vehicle suddenly stopped going into gear. It shifted into park without issue, but there's no engagement in a...
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2000 Chevy Cavalier Transmission Shifting Issues
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier
The owner reports that after changing the transmission filter on their 2000 Chevy Cavalier, the vehicle won't shift out of second gear. They confirmed...
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1989 Nissan Truck High RPM, Delayed Shifting Diagnosis
1989 Nissan D21 Pickup
The owner reports that their 1989 Nissan D21 Pickup with a 3.0L engine experiences high RPMs with delayed shifting, particularly noticeable during col...
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2001 Volkswagen Cabrio Transmission Shifting Problems
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio
The owner describes their daughter's 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio with a 4-speed automatic transmission that seems to be experiencing shifting problems. The...
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1997 Chevy Cavalier Transmission Lag and Poor Performance
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier
The owner reports that their 1997 Chevy Cavalier experiences significant lag when coming to a complete stop, and the vehicle is slow to accelerate aft...
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2000 Mazda Millenia S Shifter Issues
2000 Mazda Millenia S
The owner reports that when attempting to shift the 2000 Mazda Millenia S into drive, the shifter would not move. After shaking the shifter while pres...
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1997 BMW 840 Limp Mode and EGS Code Analysis
1997 BMW 840
The owner reported that their 1997 BMW 840 is in limp mode, displaying a 'trans fail-safe program' message on the dashboard. The diagnostic check reve...
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1999 Hyundai Accent Overdrive Issues
1999 Hyundai Accent GL
The owner of a 1999 Hyundai Accent GL with a 1.5-liter engine reports that while driving at 60 mph, the car unexpectedly kicked into overdrive and wou...
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2002 Cadillac Deville Torque Converter Diagnosis
2002 Cadillac Deville
The owner of a 2002 Cadillac Deville reports a 'Service Engine Soon' light on the dashboard. Two repair shops have suggested a torque converter rebuil...
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Transmission Issues in 2009 Hyundai Elantra
2009 Hyundai Elantra
The owner of a 2009 Hyundai Elantra with 48,000 miles reports transmission issues. Symptoms include delayed engagement when shifting into reverse, hig...
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