Could this be my transmission serious answers only! sorry idk how to use yahoo today!?

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Could this be my transmission serious answers only! sorry idk how to use yahoo today!?

Answer 1

Check transmission fluid by starting engine, engaging Drive and whilst still holding the vehicle on the handbrake, pulling the transmission dipstick to check the fluid level with the engine still idle running. Faults with idle speed running point to leaking throttle servo vaccum hoses/or maladjusted shift linkage/ throttle cable link - speed should slightly increase with Drive engaged on engine warmup. The fluid level should at least be between marks on the dipstick like the engine's oil level.

Answer 2

It's likely not the cause of your problems, but first things first, replace your battery. Your alternator is probably overworking trying to constantly charge a failing battery that has no hope. This shouldn't cost you any more than $150 and can be done yourself in 20 minutes.



So many times when people are told their transmissions need to be replaced or rebuilt, it's actually a simple problem that only costs $100-200.. something like a shift control solenoid that needs to be replaced. Why won't shops ever say this? Because they'd rather make $1,000-3,000 replacing or rebuilding your tranny. Always check your solenoids and bands FIRST before replacing or rebuilding ANYTHING unless the mechanic can show you physical evidence that the transmission is failing.. this would include metal shavings in the transmission fluid or torn belts, etc..



All the best..

Answer 3

I can bet you inspected the fluid, checked it running as per the owners guide instructions.



If it is full hot running in park? what does it smell like?

Scorched? Putrid? Smoky ?



You need to flush it out or change it twice, flush with cooler clean at the lines, make judgements based on your findings.

If you have no trans experience ?

You might be effective by using good judgement,

But that will not put the friction material back on the stacks of friction discs in each clutchpack.

It would have to be found to be deliberately contaminated, then flushed, and add the can of savior. Luck has to be with you, not the Force.



The best thing is stop driving immediately and get a transmission man to answer about your particular vehicle.

plan for the worse answer and hope for the lucky result.

Fluid can be expensive.To the home mechanic.

An inspection of the pan contents is the tech's second or third thing.

He does not work for free and wont promise you magic.

He will try to guarantee his repair.

That means rebuilt unit ? or overhaul yours, usually.

He may add a cooler, depends if you have a temp related cause.

Mopeds, mopigs,whatever they call chrysler products anymore, get the stringy cooked stuff in them when they have numerous overheats.

It cannot be removed without specific individual passage cleaning during a proper overhaul. With converter, which, by itself can also be the causal part.

Is this not the most frickin fun you ever had?

Ask for help, he does it all day and claims to like it.

Very good techs shy away from trans work because the bookcases and

tool room takes up most of the place, and everybody wants their problem to be his problem.

This is why he must be a specialist. AWD and 4x4 take twice the time and sometimes twice the money, seemingly.

Used trans installed at home is a cheap gamble, you wont find many books that help.

(just added) they may describe the construction, but there are numerous hydraulic, mechanical, electronic, and fluid dynamic,compatability, friction, valve operation and relationship causes.



They want the trans man doing the repair using the right tools and correct lifting and safety , as well as research into the correct diagnosis to remove the cause of failure stopping repeat failures.



You must at least have half a brain to inspect battery connections, replace a battery that cant hold a voltage and recover from an amp draw.

Then, you can inspect a belt and a set of fuses and a warning light circuit, the haynes manual is usually available upon request from the library.

Answer 4

You need a mechanic bf like I used to be a long time ago. Simple repairs, that you do one at a time.



Repair the bypass hose ASAP because duct tape cant hold pressure, and if you cook your engine, your vehicle is useless.



Dead battery could be from the battery being old and/or abused, or because the charging system has a problem. With the engine idling and the headlights on, measure the battery voltage with a voltmeter. It should be around 14.4 volts. If it's 13 or 12 you need to find and repair the problem.



It sounds like you are trying to describe that your automatic transmission is slipping. That's a very bad sign. You must check your transmission fluid level. There is a transmission dipstick by the firewall. The engine needs to be running, with the vehicle parked level, and the transmission should be warm from use. Pull the dipstick out. Wipe it off. Put it back in all the way. Pull it out and holding it horizontally, look near the end and see where the fluid is. It

Answer 5

if battery won't hold a charge, you may need an alternator and/or a new battery - even a rebuilt transmission can cost $1500+ and require dozens of hrs of work, plus a crane to get the engine out

Answer 6

It does sound like a transmission problem. Start out by checking the transmission fluid level, if it is ok the problem is probably a serious internal part failure. Transmission repair or replacement takes knowledge and special tools that most novice mechanics do not possess. Repairs/replacement can be vey expensive in the $1500-$3500 range which may be more than the vehicle is worth. Good Luck

Answer 7

I think I understand what you saying, the trans is slipping in first gear. I assume you have checked the fluid level and it is okay. Does the fluid smell burnt and look dark brown? I'm thinking it might. If so you have damaged a already damaged clutch pack. Nothing to do be replace or rebuild it. Most mechanic will only be able to tell you it is bad as it takes a specialist to do any major repairs so if it is slipping that bad there is no need to ask. The trans is heavy and you will need to use a trans jack to get it out and in, you may be able to rent one at a auto parts store in your area. You will also need to jack up the truck if it is to low to the ground to clear the trans when you remove it, My bet is you'll need a jack and jack stands, don't work without them. It might be better for you to take it to a local trans shop and use your young age and charm and maybe a box of donuts to get a good deal. Other then that read, read, read before trying this type of job.

Answer 8

There can be several reasons an automatic transmission slips. Lack of fluid should be first thing checked. It does take someone really knowing what they are doing to rebuild it.

Answer 9

The first thing I'd do, if you haven't already, is make sure there is the proper amount of transmission fluid in the vehicle.



I'm assuming you've already done this, so... we don't really have enough information here to diagnose the problem. Most mechanics will do a diagnosis for you for a fee, just ask around. They should be able to pinpoint the problem (or they couldn't fix it themselves!).

Answer 10

That project is certainly teaching you to be a mechanic. A lot of us learned that way in the 50 s, 60 s and 70 s, but when OBD and OBD2 came out troubleshooting became more technical than just changing parts. You need an OBD2 code reader. They cost anywhere from about $20 up to the thousands, but the $20 one will do for a shadetree mechanic. Transmission problems set trouble codes in the car s computer that you read out with the OBD2 code reader, narrowing down where the trouble is, its cause and what parts are involved. That saves time and money. Replacing parts that are still good is not what you want to do. Get the code check done and look up the definitions. You probably have PO7xx codes to work with after they re pulled. You must have already checked the transmission fluid, I m guessing since you asked no question about it .



Get familiar with all the local salvage yards. You can save a lot on used parts when their condition is not absolutely critical, such as door handles and window cranks. Good luck and have fun.

Answer 11

Simple answer. If available, get the factory service manual set for your vehicle. That's from Dodge/Chrysler/Fiat/Ram, whoever they are this week. Not Chilton's, not Haynes. As an enthusiast, you will QUICKLY understand why the factory service manuals are the gold standard for automotive repair documents. Companies like Alldata simply take the factory manuals and bundle them up in a package.



Transmission problems on OBD2 vehicles can sometimes be diagnosed with the ASSISTANCE of transmission codes. A code does not mean to replace a piece. It means use the service manual to diagnose that "circuit" of the vehicle.



A transmission shop will likely use things like line pressure to determine where a problem exists. Swapping a transmission is not necessarily an easy job depending on vehicle (most trucks are fairly easy due to height and size) however with perseverance and access to the right tools is definitely within the capability of the DIY'er.



Note that on something as expensive as a modern automatic transmission, it would be an EXTREMELY good idea to have an expert assist you or at least verify your work, to help ensure that you don't learn a $2500 lesson in something like "do not re-use this type of fitting" or "ensure the cooling line is properly locked in its fitting". Those are hard lessons even when your transmission costs $300 (sue me, I've been around awhile) but potentially devastating at $2500.

Answer 12

Battery problem is just buy a new one that problem would be partly solved except it may need an alternator to. These you can go to auto zone and have them checked for free. Transmission problems would be best looked at from a transmission shop and not a auto mechanic. Most mechanic`s do not work on transmissions unless it is a stick. Then they just replace clutch`s and things like that. Not saying all mechanic`s do not know how to work on them but i have not found many at all.

Answer 13

Just a guess, but if you can successfully jump, then drive the car a reasonable distance, yet the battery is dead every time you go to restart it, you either have one hell of a parasitic drain, and/or you needed a new battery yesterday.



"...when i am driving about 1-5 miles the RPM is accelerating so fast and high, and the car begins to feel wierd as if im driving a manuel car in 4-5th gear trying to put it in first. (if that make any sense)..." I'm sorry, but that makes as much sense to me as a bucket of s.h.i.t.e. from China.



If you brought the car as a project, good for you. This is exactly how I got started. My father brought me a $600 s.h.i.t.t.e.r. then when I overheated it, he said 'good luck with that' and left me to it :D



I'm assuming you don't have OBD2 codes related to the transmission, which is the ideal place to start diagnosis, because it generally narrows things down. Other than that, you or your mechanic diagnoses a transmission fault by having at least a basic understanding of how it works, and making an educated guess as to which component is malfunctioning. Click the link I provided if you wish to get a basic idea.



"Am i going to just have to spend random money i may or may not need?" If you wish. Or, if you're frugal, you can simply take the car to a mechanic, bat your eyelashes and ask him 'What's wrong with it?' If he takes it for a drive, then seems adamant it's your transmission, take it to another two mechanics. If all three say the same thing, get a working one from a wreckers and put it in yourself.



http://auto.howstuffworks.com/automatic-transmission.htm

Answer 14

As some have said, test/replace the battery.

Replace that hose!

Do the trans checks suggested, and maybe replace the filter.

Have auto zone run the obdII check.

I suspect you are into this as a great hobby/vocation, so go for it! Nothing to lose. Rebuilding the teams is not THAT hard if you have a place to do it and a manual, they aren't black art.

Answer 15

start by checking the transmission fluid, it might be pretty low ! if it's full then it could be the transmission filter clogged !

Answer 16

One thing at a time... The battery needs replacement.. the bypass hose needs replacement.. the tranny sounds fubar and you need it checked out... how can one comment here without listening to the trans....

i hope all works out well for you in the long run.... !

Answer 17

With 185 questions you are "sorry idk how to use yahoo today!?" This is the brand of the troll that has nothing else to do while showing the planet how inept you are as to English grammar and composition. There is no help possible for a troll like you except counseling, professional counseling.

Answer 18

Hi No

so what do you expect from a 15 years old car is the issue here basically IT IS TOTALLY WORN OUT. nearly every everything on it may need to be replaced. engine gearbox and brakes and steering.

the modern car trucks are designed to last 8 years beyond which new parts are needed. so this fact seems to just go over your head i suppose.

so now it is a regular money pit.

Answer 19

Trucks are easier to rebuild, you already know that. Good choice.

Answer 20

have the transmission, in there now, rebuilt.

Answer 21

yes i checked every oil! the car was running when i checked. i even added some. :) and thank you so much, :)) very helpful.

Answer 22

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Answer 23

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