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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Drive Train Vibration After New Clutch Installed
2006-2015 Lexus IS250
The owner of a 2006-2015 Lexus IS250 with a manual transmission recently had a new clutch, flywheel, and clutch release bearing installed due to a hig...
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Hydraulic Clutch Linkage Issues in 2006 Saturn Ion
2006 Saturn Ion
The owner reports that the vehicle shakes and makes a loud screeching noise when in neutral with the clutch out. The RPM and MPH increase during this ...
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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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1993 Ford F-150 Vibration Issues at Low Speeds
1993 Ford F-150
The owner reports a significant vibration occurring at low speeds between 20 and 45 mph in their 1993 Ford F-150. The vibration seems to diminish when...
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Difficult Gear Shifting After 30 Minutes of Driving
1992 Acura Integra LS
The owner of a 1992 Acura Integra LS reports difficulty shifting into 1st gear after driving for about 30 minutes. After a few more minutes, the car w...
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1992 Nissan Maxima Speedometer Not Moving Diagnosis
1992 Nissan Maxima
The owner reports that the speedometer in their 1992 Nissan Maxima suddenly stopped moving, remaining at zero despite the engine running normally. The...
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2000 Chrysler Neon Transmission Engagement Issues
2000 Chrysler Neon
The vehicle owner reported issues after changing the transmission fluid, which was contaminated with water. Symptoms include unexpected acceleration a...
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1996 Saturn SC2 Transmission Not Shifting When Warm
1996 Saturn SC2
The owner reports that once the 1996 Saturn SC2 reaches operating temperature, it fails to shift out of lower gears. The issue appears to be temperatu...
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2006 Lexus IS250 Manual Transmission Lag Issues
2006 Lexus IS250
The owner of a 2006 Lexus IS250 with a 6-speed manual transmission, approximately 120,000 miles, reports experiencing significant lag when acceleratin...
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1994 VW Golf Reverse Gear Grinding Issue
1994 Volkswagen Golf
The owner of a 1994 VW Golf with a 1.8L engine reports that the reverse gear is making loud grinding noises and is very rough. All forward gears funct...
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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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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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2001 GMC Yukon Whining Noise from Transmission
2001 GMC Yukon
The owner reports a whining noise they believe originates from the transmission, which changes pitch with each gear shift and is audible in all gears ...
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Transmission Fluid Specifications for 2001 Ford Escort
2001 Ford Escort
The owner of a 2001 Ford Escort with a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine and automatic transmission, having 92,000 miles, is experiencing gear shifting problems....
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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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Chevy S-10 Lurches in 2nd, 3rd, 4th gear
1994-1996 Chevrolet S-10
The vehicle owner reports that their Chevy S-10 lurches when accelerating in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears, particularly after the engine warms up. The issu...
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1998 Honda CRV Late Shift After Transmission Rebuild
1998 Honda CR-V
The owner reports that after a transmission rebuild on their 1998 Honda CR-V, the vehicle experiences late shifting accompanied by increased engine RP...
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2020 Honda Accord CVT Transmission Flush Procedure
2020 Honda Accord
The owner is seeking guidance on how to perform a CVT transmission fluid flush on their 2020 Honda Accord SE model. They noticed that the drain plug i...
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