Originally Posted by gasanders
I notice a "new" puddle of red fluid on my garage floor from under the middle (approximately) of the car. It might be transmission fluid?? We are talking drops not spoonfulls. Anyone with experience or suggestions??
Gary. 2005 Roadster, 35000 miles
Just had my transmission connector fixed. Common problem. Poor design. If it's just a few drips, it still won't be long before it's a big leak. Lot's of info (and recent info) on this issue. While it may be a simple fix -- it will only be simple if the connector cooperates and comes out so you can install the new one. Mine, and others, didn't. The internal connector screw gets stripped and then you have to drop the pan (messy and more complicated) and if you are really unlucky, you'll have to break the valve body connector and replace that too. The tranny connector is only about $15. The valve body connector is about $600. I ended up having to take mine in an have the entire valve body changed out. Lucky for me it was still under warrranty -- otherwise it would have been about $1800 to have it done at the dealer.
Good luck with yours. If it's just the tranny connector it would probably be about an $80-$100 fix at the dealer --- by if you DIY, about $20 (connector and some fluid.)