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Maintenance & Repair Transmission Traumas?
2410 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 5:35 PM
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Replying to: imidazol97 (Aug 21, 2008 3:26 pm) |
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| I purchased an 08 Ford Explorer XLT V6 2WD with 22,000 miles that appeared to be in excellent condition. At approximately 25, 000 miles it picked up a transmission whine. The dealer's service told me it was normal. Unsatisfied, I contacted Ford Customer Relations. After several communications with them the consulted with the dealer and concurred with their findings. I find it hard to believe this noise is normal. Does anyone have any comments or suggestions on what needs to be done to get rid of the whine? | |
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i am having trouble getting the truck to shift into park after driving for awhile--i think it might be the shift inhibitor--has anyone changed it out?? if so where can i get it -other than a dealer--and can i change it or do i need to take it to the dealer-yuck thanks dave |
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My grandpa just bought me a 2001 Nissan Sentra Gxe. About a Month ago.... First off.... the horn doesnt work, it's not the fuse.... Anyone know what it might be??? And for my main question.... about 2 days ago.... everytime I would switch gears from park to reverse or to drive ...It would make a clunking noise and then it would jerk. Also when I stop at a stop sign or press the gas to go it makes the clunking noise. Well, Come to find out, there was barely any transmission fluid. We had to put two quarts just to fill it back up.... Do you think that the transmission is done for... The clunking noises does mean it's the transmission right? And what it the estimated price of a new Transmission? I heard it was like 2,000 dollars, that seems a bit much, does that seem right? Please help me out, maybe give me some advice. I'm only 18. And don't know much about cars....
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Replying to: corrinm16 (Sep 18, 2008 8:53 pm) - a fuse, which supplies power to the circuit - the horn switch on the steering wheel, which turns on a relay - a horn relay, which is turned on by the horn switch, and has heavier electrical contact points which allow larger current flow to the horns - the horn(s) themselves. WIth a voltmeter, you need to follow the circuit, and figure out where the failure is occurring. For instance, if you take the wire connector off of the horn, and measure the voltaget there, and you get 13 volts when the switch is depressed.....then the horns are suspect because the voltage is getting to the horns. If you don't have 13 volts, then the problem is somewhere 'upstream' that is not getting the voltage down to the horns. You can also supply the voltage directly to the horns, to verify that they blare. Most states do a state inspection, and the horn has to work. The horn is the least of your problems if your transmission is a problem....but if you bought from a dealership or used car lot I'd take it back. If you bought private party, you may be out of luck and have to fix yourself. I'll let someone else help with the transmission question. |
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Replying to: r0pead0pe (Jun 20, 2006 11:05 am) |
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I own a '90 Chevy G20 Sportvan.The other day I felt a moderate vibration while accelerating in third gear(it has a 700r4),as soon as it shifted to fourth it went away.It happens at about 55 or 60 mph. Not to say it won't happen at higher speeds I do regular maintence on the tranny(about every 50k)Don't drive crazy.I don't tow much.If I do its not heavy(less than 2k)My van has 130k miles on it.I checked the fluid this morning it was full and reddish brown(didn't smell burnt) I'm a little concerned, I was going to drop the fluid and see whats in the pan tomorrow.I could sure use some input. Thanks Ironhead83 |
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Replying to: ironhead83 (Feb 07, 2009 5:06 pm)
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Replying to: ironhead83 (Feb 07, 2009 5:06 pm) |
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 07, 2009 5:24 pm) Thanks
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