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Help! Another Transmission
I have a 94 LSI that has been in perfect mechanical shape and an excellent exterior and interior. It has always been very well maintained. Yesterday, I started getting slippage in the trans. First ands even second seem ok. I'm not sure if it is third or fourth, but I get a lot more rpm's than I should and the motor races faster than the car is going. I let up on the pedal and that helps a little, but it's a struggle to regain the speeds over 40. I just did an error code check on the TCU and it gave a normal reading. Is this the end. While the car is near perfect, it has almost 160,000 miles on it and I don't want to spend $4000. Is there any possibility that it is some kind of transmission adjustment rather than a new one?
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Michael 1994 Barcelona Red SVX-LSI Two-owner:169K 1995 Emerald Green SVX L AWD #80 - Custom intake w/cone filter 99K with killer stereo system 2002 Acura MDX-Touring Edition w/navigation 2008 Toyota Prius 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL |
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As was mentioned in a few other threads recently this is a sign your high clutch in the tranny has failed.
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available! |
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Thanks...does this mean I have to replace the entire transmission or could a transmission shop just replace the high clutch?
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Michael 1994 Barcelona Red SVX-LSI Two-owner:169K 1995 Emerald Green SVX L AWD #80 - Custom intake w/cone filter 99K with killer stereo system 2002 Acura MDX-Touring Edition w/navigation 2008 Toyota Prius 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL |
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Honestly it's probably easier/cheaper to replace the transmission rather than replace the high clutch. Most places won't open up the tranny.
SVX trannies are expensive. See if you can find a tranny from another Subaru (w/4.11 differentials) for less.
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available! |
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Would it help at all if I unplug the resistor that moderates the line pressure? Where is it and how do I recognize it?
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Michael 1994 Barcelona Red SVX-LSI Two-owner:169K 1995 Emerald Green SVX L AWD #80 - Custom intake w/cone filter 99K with killer stereo system 2002 Acura MDX-Touring Edition w/navigation 2008 Toyota Prius 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL |
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Unfortunately it's not going to help. For reference the resistor is mounted on the fender behind the battery.
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available! |
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