Honda Ridgeline bind up in reverse, forward in neutral
The complaint A 2006 Honda Ridgeline equipped with the BJFA Transmission has a complaint of a bind up in reverse and moves forward in neutral after overhaul. The truck would roll freely with the engine off and the transmission in neutral. Since this complaint occurred after overhaul, the technician thought that a clutch was mechanically
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
Ford 6R60/6R80 Erratic Temperature Operation
The Complaint A 2013 Ford F-150 equipped with the 6R80 Transmission was overhauled and reinstalled back into the vehicle. On the initial road test, the “trans temp” lamp came on. The truck was equipped with a dash-mounted monitor which was set to engine RPM, vehicle speed, engine coolant temperature and transmission temperature. While driving, the
Ford 6R60/6R80 Direct Clutch Drum Assembly
The Complaint When rebuilding a Ford 6R60 or 6R80 transmission, the builder is confused by some published material which may show rebuild procedures on one but not the other. The confusion happens when rebuilding the direct drum due to this conflicting information. The Cause The 6R60 direct drum is assembled differently than the 6R80 drum.
Ford 6R60/6R80 Overdrive Drum and Front Planet Compatibility
The Complaint Soon after overhaul, a Ford 6R60/6R80 Transmission starts to develop a variety of operational issues. A pan drop reveals metal shavings suspended in the fluid. Upon disassembly of the transmission, the overdrive drum and the forward planet exhibit damage to their mating surfaces. The Cause Sometime during the 2008 model year these two
Ford FNR5 Setting P0735 After Overhaul
The complaint A 2008 Ford Fusion equipped with the 2.3 liter engine and FNR5 transmission was setting trouble code P0735 after overhaul. The transmission was removed and disassembled for inspection. The direct fifth gear drum was air checked and it was found to be leaking. The drum was replaced and the transmission was reassembled and
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Honda CR-V Light Throttle Vibration
Complaint: A 2012 to 2014 Honda CR-V may have complaints of a surge, shudder or vibration while driving under light throttle. Cause Software part number 37820-R5A-305 is faulty. Correction: Update automatic transmission software and change the transmission fluid using DW-1 fluid. Fluid capacities are 2.2 Liters (2.3 Qts.) for the 2 Wheel Drive models and
Honda Odyssey BYKA Clutch Piston Seal Failure
Complaint: A 2012 Honda Odyssey equipped with the BYKA six-speed transmission has complaints of erratic shifts. The transmission had an intermittent and inconsistent 2-3 shift. Sometimes it would have a slight 2-3 flare and bump, and sometimes it would have a more serious flare and a large bump. On other occasions, it shifted into third,
