Hey guys, I searched the forum over and over for info on this, and did not find anything specific to this problem. I have an 04 coupe automatic. I accelerated hard then let off the throttle at about 60mph, the transmision seams like it downshifted hard (felt like I stabbed the breaks real quick) then the car went into neutral. I pulled to the side of the road, used the auto stick to shift into 1st, and I had full range of transmision again. I put it into drive, and drive worked as well through all gears. I did not have any code lights come on, but the "traction controll" light was dimly lit. I pressed the traction controll button several times, and it would only cycle from dimly lit to fully lit. Everything is functioning fine now, but I would like to fix this prob, any ideas?

 

I experienced the same problem after servicing my valve body.
Have you had any trans work done?
How's the fluid level?

 

I was on my way to work, so didn't have the opportunity to check fluids and such. Will do that here in a bit. Unsure of trans work history, I just bought the car from a dealership who picked it up at auction, I have only put 200 mile on it.

 

You can not check the fluid---lack of a dip stick---sealed trans. This may be the reason for the sell of the car. If the fluid is low, this can cause many problems. The trans are know to leak at the seal on the side. Check this first.

Edit: How many miles?

 

97K miles. Do I take it to the dealership to check tranny fluid, and or add fluid?

 

FYI the procedure to check the trans fluid level is krazy.

I just added another quart of fluid and all has been fine since then.
The trans fill tube is covered by a "one time use" locking cap. You CAN reuse it. Just keep track of the tab that you have to break off in order to remove the cap. Use that tab to relock the cap in place.

NOTE: Make sure you use the correct type of trans fluid!

If you put too much fluid in it will just get burped out of the trans through a vent (according to Professor Woody).

 

Thank you very much for that advice, you saved me a headache before I knew I was going to get one! I love this forum, you guys are great! I will ad fluid and keep my fingers crossed.

Mahalo, from The Big Island, Drew

 

Listen to tighen1---he is one of the smarted guys on here. The book says the trans fluid should be replaced at 80k. Do you have any records? If not check the stealership and see if they do. Maybe they do. If you are going to service it---DO IT NOW!!! There is a point of no return, and you just leave the fluid in until failure of the transmission. When I had my repair shop, I would tell my customers that the fluid is ALWAYS cheaper than the part the fluid is in. If you do service, replace that known seal that I talked about in my last post.

 

Thank all of you for the replies, waiting on a couple of quotes from the stealership and another shop to flush the tranny. The car came from off the island, so their are no records to my knowledge if it has ever been flushed. Sounds like I should error on the safe side and just get it flushed.

Mahalo!

 

Remember to do the seal too. Also, DO NOT---REPEAT---DO NOT mention the popping into neutral. Should by some chance they do something wrong, they will lay the blame to pre-existing condition just like a health insurance company. Sometimes LESS is MORE, and this is one of those times!!!!! I would recommend the stealership because this will be a canned price, well other than the seal. My dealer here is $10 more than a quick lube place down the street. Good Luck!!!!!

 

Roger that JimmyJames, I think that is great advice. Will keep you all posted on the progress.

Mahalo, Drew