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#208 of 264 Codes by dno36 Aug 20, 2009 (8:41 am)
You do not need a "special-guy" to get codes!! Just take it to a major parts house and they will do it for FREE!!! Then post back what codes, if any, they tell you are on your cars computer. (o; D.
#209 of 264 2004 Focus SE tranny heavy vibration/rumble by focusfred Aug 20, 2009 (3:06 pm)
Hey Everyone~   I've read most of the posts, some great advice here. I have an issue I have seen brought up a time or two but not seen a resolution anywhere. It's an '04 wagon SE 2.0 with dual overhead, auto tranny. I have always performed all service myself, in a timely manner. The car has almost 120K on it, still get 25 to 30 MPG, a mix of highway and city miles. I have no slip or drop in the tranny, only rough shift ever was when tranny due for servicing. When the car is cranked cold, the colder the ambient air temp the worse the symptom, the car has a heavy vibration almost sounding like a grinding or rumble it is so distinct. No error lights ever, no codes either. I will call it a vibration as it is felt very much, intensifies in reverse, almost disappears in neutral, and is less in drive. It has been going on for about 3000 miles, overall symptoms lessened when I did a fluid and filter change 10, 000 miles early. The vibration lessened for a few days, then has returned on a more sporadic basis. When you go over a speedbump while engine is not very warm, the vibration turns into a harsh impulse type groan/grind. All vibration/noise disappears at highway speeds or after 20 - 30 minutes of driving. They seem to be staying around longer though here of late. I have cleaned the mass airflow sensor, checked pulleys, belts....argh.   External electric issue is something I have thought about. Since the car hit appro 85K - 90K there has been an issue with the instrument control panel. The speedometer, temp gauge, and fuel level gauges work sporadically; sometimes twitching erradically or sticking in the topped out position. All the 'idiot' lights work fine. I have tested and replaced fuses, relays, sending units and gauges to no benefit. Car also has the craziest habit of blowing the left rear tail light....a lot....   Any input is greatly appreciated...hell, if your advice works and you're in the ATL area I'll buy ya a beer!
#210 of 264 Rumblings... by dno36 Aug 21, 2009 (5:01 am)
Just my 2 cents. It sounds as if the rumble is related to the viscosity of the trans fluid or a thermo sensor related to the trans. Are you super-sure you have the proper fluid in it, and there is not tooo much fluid?   The light blowing and the gauges.....eeek. Intermittent electrical is one of the worst to find, however...if that entire cluster twitches, I would think the issue would be either the connector for that cluster or in the power source that feeds it. One time my dash light would flicker a bit and then I kept blowing the minivan fuse that ran my dash panel lights. I found the problem was in my trailer wiring harness had worn through in the back and was shorting out causing me to lose dash and running lights. GL Dean Replies to this message: focusfred (Aug 25, 2009 4:34 am) dno36 (Aug 25, 2009 5:30 am) carvaz4611 (Aug 28, 2009 10:26 am)
#211 of 264 Still having problems with SE4 EX tranny by Timdrivesaford Aug 22, 2009 (4:22 am)
See post # 165 for my first entry about this issue.   Back in May, I had a new Jarvis tranny put in a 2005 Focus with about 89K miles. on it. The original transmission failed about 12K miles after the car experienced numerous, strange electrical problems.   I continue to have transmission problems and am about to take the car back to the garage for the third time. The car runs fine for a day or so. Then shifitng becomes very rough. The OD light flashes and the "check engine " light comes on. Codes show a heat sensor on the tranny keeps blowing. Last time it also showed a bad ground in the left tail light. Garage has already replaced sensor twice and thoroughly cleaned the ground connection. What else could be causing this to happen?   The strange electrical prolems from last year included a blown alternator, anti-theft fuse that blew, and a seemingly good battery rather suddenly turning into one that held no charge. All through these issues, the battery idiot light never came on although I had it tested and it is working.   Any ideas, anyone?????
#212 of 264 Re: Rumblings... [dno36] by focusfred Aug 25, 2009 (4:34 am)
Replying to: dno36 (Aug 21, 2009 5:01 am) I have been using Castrol Trans fluid for high milage transmissions, it is a Merc V fluid. I have checked, re-checked, and re-re-checked fluid levels numerous times. I have thought the issues were with internal lubrication not being sufficient but have not been able to figure out a solution. I thought perhaps it might be an issue with a solenoid or valve body but not sure where to begin to check that. It has been hard finding good repair literature, especially when it comes to dealing with the tranny. Any suggestions on where to get a good manual for tranny repair for this car?   Thanks~ Fred Replies to this message: dno36 (Aug 25, 2009 5:30 am) carvaz4611 (Aug 28, 2009 10:26 am)
#213 of 264 Re: Rumblings... [focusfred] by dno36 Aug 25, 2009 (5:30 am)
Replying to: focusfred (Aug 25, 2009 4:34 am) Hey Fred, We all feel your pain. Internal lube doesn't sound like the issue here, while I am not sure if the '04 & '02 trannys are the same, the same basic issues apply. If it were a solenoid, it should show up when you have the codes scanned. Maybe the dash-electrical issue effects the scanning of the computer?? How many times have you had it scanned? Are you sure it was a good scan? Getting a repair manual for the tranny.....my only idea would either be a "Haynes" type manual or go online and see if someone offers a better one there. GL Dean.
#214 of 264 Free Fault Codes? by fuzzy46 Aug 28, 2009 (9:55 am)
I'm trying to find an AZ or AA in my (New York) area that will read my transmission codes. Any I've contacted claim they can only do it if the check engine light is on. Is this true?   While I don't have a light, I do have the banging/clunking up and down shifting between third and fourth that some seem to have described in this forum. I'm trying to find out what's up.   Any other places to try besides AZ or AA for the codes?   Thanks. Replies to this message: carvaz4611 (Aug 28, 2009 10:07 am)
#215 of 264 Re: Free Fault Codes? [fuzzy46] by carvaz4611 Aug 28, 2009 (10:07 am)
Replying to: fuzzy46 (Aug 28, 2009 9:55 am) Yes, check engine light has to be "ON", scanner only diagnoses when the light comes on, it sounds like hard parts or possibly a bearing in the transmission broke, you don't say wether auto or stick.
#216 of 264 Re: foced up [fguy44] by carvaz4611 Aug 28, 2009 (10:16 am)
Replying to: fguy44 (Aug 10, 2009 10:47 am) yes it can, pour 3 qts of fluid wait about 5 min. pur 1 more qt then start the engine, leave in park, let engine idle about 5 min addd another qt. drive the car around the block, put car in reverse with the brake on for a minute or so. put car back in park check fluid level, should read about a quart low fill to mark and you're set, just had mine done and that's the way the tranni shop did it.
#217 of 264 Re: Rumblings... [focusfred] by carvaz4611 Aug 28, 2009 (10:26 am)
Replying to: focusfred (Aug 25, 2009 4:34 am) Try EBAY, you need to know which tranni you have, there should be a sticker on the oil pan and on the top of the tranni but it's hard to see. There are listings for rebuilt valve bodies also anywhere from 75.00 to 200.00 depending on the trans. Good luck

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