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It's behind the panel that is under the sterring column, on the side toward the door, it and hte ECU are bolted together there...you can't miss them, they have a lot of wires going into them...the TCU is the smaller one...
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Thanks for the info Huck!
Anyway, I tried unplugging it and it made no difference. I could still hear the 'bearing" noise when I started it, had some gears for a little bit and then nothing again. I did however notice that the AT OIL TEMP light began to blink once the car had been running for a bit, so I'll guess that it is the pump that died and/or some serious blockage. I won't be able to do anything more until Monday, at which point I'm contemplating towing it to my mechanic to let him check it out.
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It sounds like a chunk of crud blocking the pickup, or a line. The pump would either work, or not.
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I find it interesting that we have a member who has commercially exhibited transmission knowledge and skills, but seldom coming the rescue in time of need. This being quite unlike your attitude.
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Check the TCU self diagnostic system for possible stored trouble codes. Refer to the how too section for instructions. A dealer with a monitor should be able to do a more comprehensive test. There are several components which could be causing the problem, all of which will throw a code and some do not involve great expense. There could be a blockage as is suggested and this could be confined to the valve body which can be accessed without removing the transmission. In my book your problem does not appear to have expensive overtones. Your problem and one which is very real, is to ensure an honest diagnosis, rather than one aimed at your pocket.
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Well, as far as I know my power light burned out long before I owned the car as I've never seen it light up
I do hope it's something simple like some sort of blockage. If it ends up being more involved than I'm going to consider a manual swap (though the cost is way more than what I'm looking/ can afford to spend at the moment). I'll see what my mechanic has to say about it. I trust his skills more than mine and he's pretty honest and reliable. Thanks to everyone for the help, I'll update as I find out more.
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Fix the light and read a code or go to someone who has a select monitor. Do not trust a hap hazard opinion not based on fact. Real money is at stake.
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The OBDII SVXi don't have Power mode... When your ATF temp light flashes, it is indicating that you have a transmission fault stored in the TCU. Go to www.svx-iw.com and search for how to pull TCU codes... Start there and get back to us Tom |
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I checked the site and it refers to the POWER light. Did the ATF light take over that function for diagnosis in 96+ models? I won't have a chance to pull the codes until Monday morning, but I'll let you know what I find.
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Tom, be sure that I am referring to the present and the rebuild on offer.
P.S. Not in any way applicable to you, and pointing out a contrast in attitudes in your favour.
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OK, so I pulled the codes this morning. For "Existing" problems I only pulled code 25. For "Previous" problems I pulled 11, 12, 13, 24, 25, 33. I've been able to reference all of the codes except 25, but a little searching leads me to think it's something to do with the connection between the ECU & TCU (please correct me if I'm wrong). Hope this bit of info helps some.
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