[Damien]

So turns out a full replacement of the trans oil fixed everything.
Car’s running like new and no problems for 1 week now.

The overflow of oil caused foaming, it was enough to lower the pressure to the point where the trans wouldn’t engage.

Just saved myself a new trans, if anyone ever needs mechanical advise in New Caledonia, beware.

Cheerin!

[Damien]

So turns out a full replacement of the trans oil fixed everything.
Car’s running like new and no problems for 1 week now.

The overflow of oil caused foaming, it was enough to lower the pressure to the point where the trans wouldn’t engage.

Just saved myself a new trans, if anyone ever needs mechanical advise in New Caledonia, beware.

Cheerin!

[Damien]

UPDATE:

Just found the exact transmission model and rebuild/parts manual. Cheerin!

I can confirm the trans ebay link above is 100% compatible as the owner/seller just replied to me confirming the VIN was ok.

Also shipping is about $350 USD more. So new trans for $1,800 USD if I’m obligated to change it.

Now, back to finding a wiring diagram for the car with the grounding points.

Attachments:

• jf405e.pdf

[Damien]

UPDATE:

Just found the exact transmission model and rebuild/parts manual. Cheerin!

I can confirm the trans ebay link above is 100% compatible as the owner/seller just replied to me confirming the VIN was ok.

Also shipping is about $350 USD more. So new trans for $1,800 USD if I’m obligated to change it.

Now, back to finding a wiring diagram for the car with the grounding points.

Attachments:

• jf405e.pdf

[Damien]

Thank you Karl I’ll check all of these things tomorrow.

I didn’t even think of them, you’ve just given me a place to start!!

And yes, I’m practically on the beach all year round.

Actually, it’s 31,000 Miles. (Sorry aussie using KMS here)

[Damien]

Thank you Karl I’ll check all of these things tomorrow.

I didn’t even think of them, you’ve just given me a place to start!!

And yes, I’m practically on the beach all year round.

Actually, it’s 31,000 Miles. (Sorry aussie using KMS here)

[Damien]

Sure thing, I’ll keep the thread updated with the latest news, never know, maybe it will help someone in the future.

I have someone else coming to see it tomorrow so I’m hoping to take pressure tests then according to the manual.

I noticed the electrical issues as well but would a mechanical issue create an electrical issue? Basically, are any of my codes a symptom of another code by your knowledge?

If not, my father in law is an electromechanic (works mostly on machine/marine mechanics) and I can ask him to check my electrical side, just had it stuck in my mind that mechanical issues could be causing the electrical issues and refrained from looking into the electrical side as of yet :S

Also the manual (rather, software package) is only in english, translating mechanical or electrical technical terms to french is quite challenging to say the least, again why I’m here, trying to get a simplified explanation (steps of things to check) for diagnosing the issue.

Thanks again and if anyone else has any advise/suggestions please don’t hesitate to jump in…

[Damien]

Sure thing, I’ll keep the thread updated with the latest news, never know, maybe it will help someone in the future.

I have someone else coming to see it tomorrow so I’m hoping to take pressure tests then according to the manual.

I noticed the electrical issues as well but would a mechanical issue create an electrical issue? Basically, are any of my codes a symptom of another code by your knowledge?

If not, my father in law is an electromechanic (works mostly on machine/marine mechanics) and I can ask him to check my electrical side, just had it stuck in my mind that mechanical issues could be causing the electrical issues and refrained from looking into the electrical side as of yet :S

Also the manual (rather, software package) is only in english, translating mechanical or electrical technical terms to french is quite challenging to say the least, again why I’m here, trying to get a simplified explanation (steps of things to check) for diagnosing the issue.

Thanks again and if anyone else has any advise/suggestions please don’t hesitate to jump in…

[Damien]

Thanks for your input Karl, I completely understand what your saying but I’m no stranger to “NEED” and “WANT” scenarios.

As an IT Engineer I explain this to my clients on a regular basis, facing very big numbers worth of decision making to do and sometimes it is simply cheaper to change things out for sure, but you don’t replace a server rack when it’s a cooling problem.

What I’m trying to convey is working on this trans or not, I have nothing to loose but time, witch I have an abundance of.

Also, no one has given me the source, just “oh it wont go into gear, time for a new tranny” and at only 50k kms… there is not one job I’ve done, big or small in the IT world where I have told a client, just replace it without identifying if the equipment in question is indeed at fault.

The obvious solution here is to take it to an auto trans professional to test/check it, I would easily get my answers I’m sure, but I don’t have access to one and no one I’ve asked, professional or not will take the time (even paid) to check it, I simply get “replace it” from everyone.

I just want to know if it is the trans or not. What’s wrong with it is another story but I don’t believe it’s out of the question to simply identify the source of the problem, that’s insane.

What I found was – http://www.ebay.com/itm/321220653742?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Have not looked into shipping yet though…

Thanks for the link, I’ll definitely be adding it to my research list!

As far as making a mistake goes, like I said, can’t kill it twice heh…

So, any ideas on where to start to just determine if the box is causing my problem?

Thanks so much !!!

[Damien]

Thanks for your input Karl, I completely understand what your saying but I’m no stranger to “NEED” and “WANT” scenarios.

As an IT Engineer I explain this to my clients on a regular basis, facing very big numbers worth of decision making to do and sometimes it is simply cheaper to change things out for sure, but you don’t replace a server rack when it’s a cooling problem.

What I’m trying to convey is working on this trans or not, I have nothing to loose but time, witch I have an abundance of.

Also, no one has given me the source, just “oh it wont go into gear, time for a new tranny” and at only 50k kms… there is not one job I’ve done, big or small in the IT world where I have told a client, just replace it without identifying if the equipment in question is indeed at fault.

The obvious solution here is to take it to an auto trans professional to test/check it, I would easily get my answers I’m sure, but I don’t have access to one and no one I’ve asked, professional or not will take the time (even paid) to check it, I simply get “replace it” from everyone.

I just want to know if it is the trans or not. What’s wrong with it is another story but I don’t believe it’s out of the question to simply identify the source of the problem, that’s insane.

What I found was – http://www.ebay.com/itm/321220653742?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Have not looked into shipping yet though…

Thanks for the link, I’ll definitely be adding it to my research list!

As far as making a mistake goes, like I said, can’t kill it twice heh…

So, any ideas on where to start to just determine if the box is causing my problem?

Thanks so much !!!

[Damien]

Not to mention Eric makes trans work look real easy 😀

[Damien]

Not to mention Eric makes trans work look real easy 😀

[Damien]

Hi Karl – Thanks for taking the time to read my post.

Being that I have no idea what I’m talking about, I’ll take pics of the oil on the stick in the morning and post again, maybe it will indicate something more.

I’ve considered the re-building option and I have already been to 4 garages and each of them (Without looking at the car) have told me to replace the trans, like i said, it’s difficult to find good mechanics here.

2 People I know (reputable mechanics) have come to see the car and told me it would be cheaper to replace the trans.

So I’m pretty much stuck, its not worth it money wise to replace the trans (Unless I order a refurb from Korea at about $1,500 USD and install it myself, adding shipping would put me at about $2k I guess) and I may be “green” in the car department but If the trans is dead I’m sure I cant kill it a second time.

If a rebuild is needed I believe I have access to the tools and equipment to do it myself, I have access to a garage and the time to spend for it, I just need tips on what to check first etc to guide my untrained eye as my manual is very vague and does not tell me a great deal on transmission issues or how to go about disassembling it.

I actually inquired about trans rebuilding yesterday and after speaking with 6 shops none could tell me someone that is known for auto transmission rebuilding (only manual boxes) a shame or it would have been my preferred option also…

I was thinking, the auto trans is all about oil pressure right? So checking my pressure would at least tell me if the problem is before or after the transmission?

Or if the main “rod” between the engine and trans is damaged it would explain why the car runs but wont move and replacing the “rod” would surely be cheaper than the trans itself?

Otherwise if my torque converter is somehow “stuck” on/off would that stop all trans activity?

Sorry, just thinking out loud and want to do something to be 100% sure it is infact the transmission.

[Damien]

Hi Karl – Thanks for taking the time to read my post.

Being that I have no idea what I’m talking about, I’ll take pics of the oil on the stick in the morning and post again, maybe it will indicate something more.

I’ve considered the re-building option and I have already been to 4 garages and each of them (Without looking at the car) have told me to replace the trans, like i said, it’s difficult to find good mechanics here.

2 People I know (reputable mechanics) have come to see the car and told me it would be cheaper to replace the trans.

So I’m pretty much stuck, its not worth it money wise to replace the trans (Unless I order a refurb from Korea at about $1,500 USD and install it myself, adding shipping would put me at about $2k I guess) and I may be “green” in the car department but If the trans is dead I’m sure I cant kill it a second time.

If a rebuild is needed I believe I have access to the tools and equipment to do it myself, I have access to a garage and the time to spend for it, I just need tips on what to check first etc to guide my untrained eye as my manual is very vague and does not tell me a great deal on transmission issues or how to go about disassembling it.

I actually inquired about trans rebuilding yesterday and after speaking with 6 shops none could tell me someone that is known for auto transmission rebuilding (only manual boxes) a shame or it would have been my preferred option also…

I was thinking, the auto trans is all about oil pressure right? So checking my pressure would at least tell me if the problem is before or after the transmission?

Or if the main “rod” between the engine and trans is damaged it would explain why the car runs but wont move and replacing the “rod” would surely be cheaper than the trans itself?

Otherwise if my torque converter is somehow “stuck” on/off would that stop all trans activity?

Sorry, just thinking out loud and want to do something to be 100% sure it is infact the transmission.

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