Fixing JF011E primary pulley pressure sensor issues
A 2.4L Dodge Caliper using a JF011E CVT2 transmission developed a problem with the Primary Pulley Pressure sensor. A low circuit error code P0842 was pulled from the TCM. The sensor ground and 5-volt wiring circuits were checked and verified as good. The signal wire was then inspected and was also verified as good. There
Toyota U660E pressure switch issues
The complaint A 2010 Toyota Venza equipped with the 3.5-liter engine and the U660E transmission has a complaint of setting trouble codes P0872 “TFP Switch C” and P0877 “TFP Switch D.” The pressure switch assembly was ordered from the dealer. As a side note, the car came from a used car dealer. The transmission appeared
Toyota/Lexus U140E suddenly loses reverse
The complaint A 2002 Lexus RX300 with 3.0-liter engine and the A140F AWD Transmission developed a sudden issue: a loss of reverse and no ability to upshift out of first gear. Fault code P0750 “Shift Solenoid SL1 Performance Malfunction” was set. Scan tool data did indicate that the transmission range sensor was operating properly, and
Nissan RE0F11A CVT transmission speed sensor codes, part 2
The complaint All Nissan vehicles using the RE0F11 (CVT7) CVT Transmission may have a complaint of P0715 “Input Speed Sensor A Circuit” stored after overhaul. (They may also have the complaint of P2765 “Input Speed Sensor B Circuit” stored, as seen in our other article). The cause The input speed sensor “A” exciter wheel is
Nissan RE0F11A CVT transmission speed sensor codes, part 1
The complaint All Nissan vehicles using the RE0F11 (JF015E-CVT7) CVT Transmission may have a complaint of P2765 “Input Speed Sensor B Circuit” stored. (They may also have the complaint of P0715 “Input Speed Sensor A Circuit” stored after overhaul, as seen in our other article). The cause The input speed sensor “B” exciter wheel is
62TE overheat discoloring: A brand new issue
Just when you might think you’ve seen everything that can happen to a transmission, Bob Perry from Fischer Transmissions uncovered what might be a brand-new issue. In this case, the car was a 2015 Pro Master with a 62TE transmission that was in failsafe with Code P0883 for TCM Power Input High. This means the
The simple mistake that can leave the CVT 7 unable to reverse
In this situation, a Nissan Sentra comes in with a CVT 7 transmission that can go into reverse but not drive. The unit was disassembled only to find a snapped off sun gear in the low clutch hub (figure 1). After a new clutch hub was located, the unit was repaired and reassembled. Once it
Dealing with GM 6L series rebuild issues
During a rebuild of a GM 6L80 transmission, while the valve body was being serviced, an incorrect spacer plate was accidentally used. This blocked supply pressure to the 3-5-R regulator valve which prevented the 3-5-R clutch from applying. One of the more significant changes made to the valve body for 6L80 series transmission is related
The subtle differences in repairing Ford 6F35 generations 1 and 2
Many techs are aware of Generation 1 and Generation 2 differences with the Ford 6F35 transmission. There are, however, what seem to be a couple of subtle transitional changes that may be of interest to you. Figure 1 (below) shows an early Generation 1 valve body with the shallow SSA Damper pocket using the
Shift pointers: 6T40 neutral drop
A 2011 1.8L Chevy Cruze showed up to the shop with a slipping generation one 6T40 transmission. Engagements were good, but on a quick initial road test it would flare to neutral when the 1-2 shift was commanded. Then it might drop in and hold second gear or shift to third gear and seem okay.
Solving Ford 6F35 transmission fluid overheating issues
With 14 years of being on the road, the Ford 6F35 transmission has a sizeable list of issues requiring repair associated with it. Generation one units are the worst offenders as they have an additional problem to contend with: Ford no longer provides new solenoids for them. This means the hunt for good used solenoids
Getting out of a bind: Dodge 1500 545RFE transmission repair
A 2005 Dodge 1500 using the 545RFE transmission came into Fisher Auto Transmissions in Fairfield, New Jersey. It had a combination of both a bind-up on a 3-4 shift with code P0765 for a UD Solenoid Circuit Error being set. There was a time when these transmissions would have check-balls in the valve body that
