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#127 of 670 Re: 2002 Ford Focus Transmission Repair Instructions [ed33935] by dno36

Mar 06, 2009 (5:19 pm)

Replying to: ed33935 (Mar 06, 2009 6:21 am)
Using the fluid that originally came out of the trans is like reusing your dirty dishwater. It will work but.........I don't do either myself.
 
What's the point... trying to save $15 in fluid?? Not trusting you bought the right fluid??
Not trusting the manufacturer put the right fluid in the bottle??
 
How much microscopic metallic material, and residue is in the fluid that is not caught by the filter. The old fluid looks dirty, because it is, just like your old dishwater.
 
While the 3ish quarts you drop in a filter change is only a bit less than 1/2 the fluid, why go on the cheap here?? It is your choice.
 
GL
 
Dean.

#128 of 670 Re: 2002 Ford Focus Transmission Repair Instructions [Mr_Shiftright] by dno36

Mar 06, 2009 (5:38 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 06, 2009 8:39 am)
Hey Mr. Shiftright,
 
Thanks for all your help here!! Much appreciated!!
The "open" could be caused from a "loose" internal connection within the solenoid as well, correct. Maybe our Blue-Oval buddies got a deal on a few million AA's that have a higher-than-normal internal connection failure that doesn't short out to throw the 0750 code with loss of reverse, just the 4th gear neutral thing .
 
Just an idea
 
Dean.

#129 of 670 Code "750" by edit188

Mar 12, 2009 (7:18 pm)

I also have 2 2002 Focus's with the 2liter single cam engine with automatic transmissions. This morning while getting on the highway the transmission failed to go into overdrive, reved the engine, I took the first exit, slowed and took off the overdrive, at this point the cars engine light was on but I was able to drive it and it seemed just fine going through all the gears, (except the overdrive) while the overdrive was turned off. I have read the post #76 and #110 about the code "750" and will be taking it to Auto Zone for a free code check. I will report back my findings but I truly believe those post named above have already pointed out my problems. Thanks for the great advice!
 
Dave

#130 of 670 Re: Code "750" [edit188] by edit188

Mar 13, 2009 (4:22 pm)

Replying to: edit188 (Mar 12, 2009 7:18 pm)
Well I got a code of "0750". My printout reads: Definition, shift solenoid "1" circuit condition, not "A" I'm assuming this is the same solenoid as in post 76 and 110 since is is code "0750". Could someone please let me know what they think is the solenoid "1" the same as "A"?
 
Thanks,
Dave

#131 of 670 Re: Code "750" [edit188] by dno36

Mar 13, 2009 (6:47 pm)

Replying to: edit188 (Mar 13, 2009 4:22 pm)
Hey Dave,
 
I do believe the "0750" code is a generic one according to the OBD2 web site. Here is the "official" list of the P075x codes I got from check-engine-light.com...:
 
P0750 Shift Solenoid A Malfunction
 
P0751 Shift Solenoid A Performance or Stuck Off
 
P0752 Shift Solenoid A Stuck On
 
P0753 Shift Solenoid A Electrical
 
P0754 Shift Solenoid A Intermittent
 
P0755 Shift Solenoid B Malfunction
 
P0756 Shift Solenoid B Performance or Stuck Off
 
P0757 Shift Solenoid B Stuck On
 
P0758 Shift Solenoid B Electrical
 
P0759 Shift Solenoid B Intermittent
 
Being this is a generic code, as all of the codes that start with P0xxx are, I would think the "A" solenoid would be the proper call here. You may want to hunt some more around the web...
 
Good Luck
 
Dean.

#132 of 670 Re: Transmission slips, dealership gives runaround... [pega1] by crossrunner

Mar 14, 2009 (9:52 am)

Replying to: pega1 (Jan 04, 2005 11:57 am)
yes drive the car through the front service ,window...and what dealership you take it to may be the problem......if it is under warranty then make them put a new one in..you paid for the warranty and you shouldn't be taking it back more then 2 different times .
crossrunner ford motor employee

#134 of 670 Re: 2002 Ford Focus Transmission Repair Instructions [mrkings66] by diynbc79

Mar 16, 2009 (11:21 pm)

Replying to: mrkings66 (Dec 28, 2008 8:56 pm)
I have a 2002 Focus as well.
 
I too followed all the steps for post #76 & #110.
 
Just like you it solved my issue for dropping out of 3rd.
 
I've even driven it 30-40 miles as suggested by auto zone and the Car Manual.
 
But still no reverse!!
 
Does anyone know why this might be happening???

#135 of 670 Re: 2002 Ford Focus Transmission Repair Instructions [diynbc79] by dno36

Mar 17, 2009 (8:48 am)

Replying to: diynbc79 (Mar 16, 2009 11:21 pm)
Did you take it to a facility and get the OBD2 scan done??
 
If so, what were the exact readings??
 
If there is no reverse, I would tend to think there would be an external connection issue possibility.
 
With most of the "A" solenoid issues you find here, most of us did not lose reverse, we just had the "kick into neutral" thing.
 
Make sure the wire that goes to the "A" clip, and the clip itself are in good order. Other than that you may have to dig deeper or may have a bigger issue.
 
GL
 
Dean.

#136 of 670 Re: 2002 Ford Focus Transmission Repair Instructions [dno36] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 17, 2009 (9:43 am)

Replying to: dno36 (Mar 17, 2009 8:48 am)
Losing reverse is a listed *possible* symptom of a bad shift solenoid however.

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