Transmission Shifting Problems Analysis Cases

Analysis of transmission shifting issues, gear problems, and transmission performance concerns.

1999 Subaru Outback Transmission Issue After ECM Replacement
1999 Subaru Outback
The owner of a 1999 Subaru Outback replaced the engine control module (ECM) but did not program the new unit. After installation, the transmission sto...
Subaru Outback ECM
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Severe Vibration After Shifting to Higher Gears
1990-1995 Mercedes E 190
The owner reports significant vibrations occurring after shifting into higher gears, particularly noticeable when carrying passengers. The issue manif...
Mercedes E 190 clutch
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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...
Chrysler Neon transmission
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1996 Dodge Ram Transmission Not Engaging
1996 Dodge Ram
The owner reports that their 1996 Dodge Ram truck will not move at all, despite being placed in drive and pressing the accelerator. This issue occurre...
Dodge Ram Transmission
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Subaru Impreza WRX Stuck in Reverse Gear
2000-2023 Subaru Impreza WRX
The owner reports that their Subaru Impreza WRX is stuck in reverse and cannot shift into any other gear. They attempted to drive back in reverse slow...
Subaru Impreza WRX transmission issue
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High RPMs at Low Speeds on 2001 Nissan Xterra
2001 Nissan Xterra
The owner reports that their 2001 Nissan Xterra (4WD) experiences high RPMs at low speeds, reaching around 4,000 RPM while driving at 20 MPH. Previous...
Nissan Xterra RPM issues
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Rough idle in gear with SES light on
unknown Saturn unknown
My stepdaughter's Saturn is experiencing a rough idle when in gear, just above the stall point, and the SES light is illuminated. Codes retrieved are ...
Saturn rough idle SES light
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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...
clutch vibration manual transmission
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Diagnosing Transmission Control Module Issues in Geo Tracker
1996 Geo Tracker
The owner of a 1996 Geo Tracker reports that the vehicle throws a P0740 code, indicating a torque converter clutch issue. They notice that at 70 mph, ...
Geo Tracker transmission
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1998 Subaru Legacy Transmission Light Blinking Diagnosis
1998 Subaru Legacy
The owner of a 1998 Subaru Legacy reports that the transmission light on the dashboard is blinking. They were informed that this could indicate a code...
Subaru Legacy Transmission
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1998 Toyota RAV4 Gearbox Noise and Clutch Considerations
1998 Toyota RAV4
The owner reports a noise when idling and pressing the clutch down, suggesting a potential issue with the thrust bearing. Additionally, they cannot en...
Toyota RAV4 gearbox
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Honda Whining Noise During Acceleration After Service
unknown Honda unknown
The owner reports a high-pitched whining noise when accelerating after a 60,000-mile service where brake and transmission fluids were changed. The noi...
Honda whining noise transmission
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Transmission Won't Engage - Diagnostic Steps Required
1999 Pontiac Trans Am
The owner of a 1999 Pontiac Trans Am reports that while driving, the transmission suddenly stopped engaging as if it were in neutral. After pulling ov...
Pontiac Trans Am Transmission
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Transmission Input Speed Sensor Location Assistance
2003 Oldsmobile Alero
The owner of a 2003 Oldsmobile Alero with a 3.4L engine is seeking help in locating the transmission input speed sensor for replacement. They understa...
transmission input speed sensor Oldsmobile Alero
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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...
Chevrolet S-10 fuel system
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1999 Chevy Suburban Vibration Under Load
1999 Chevrolet Suburban
The owner reports experiencing an intermittent major shudder/vibration when pulling hills, primarily while traveling at interstate speeds of 50-60 mph...
fuel_system transmission vibration
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1998 Pontiac Transport Transmission Wiring Issues
1998 Pontiac Transport
The owner of a 1998 Pontiac Transport reports experiencing transmission problems. The vehicle has been displaying erratic shifting behavior, occasiona...
Pontiac Transport transmission
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2000 Jeep Wrangler Strange Whining Noise Diagnosis
2000 Jeep Wrangler
The owner replaced the clutch about 8 weeks ago. After 2 weeks, a whining noise began at speeds over 20 mph. The transmission failed and was replaced,...
Jeep Wrangler transmission
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