mikestrick1 Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 my 92 legacy transmission lets go while idling causing a hard jump when I give it gas while leaving a stop. it also slips in reverse when the trans is cold if I don't put it reverse and sit there for a few seconds before moving. any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Fluid level OK? How old is the fluid? Trans fluid dipstick is on the drivers side near the starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrick1 Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 just changed the fluid and filter. no burnt smell and levels ok. Not new to cars, just this type of transmission problem. put in Castrol import multi vehicle fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrick1 Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 was doing this before the fluid change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Trans uses Dex3, but fluid probably not the problem. There was an issue with the early models that have an inline filter between the trans and the cooler (in radiator) and the filter gets plugged and causes problems. Check if it has the inline filter. Should be somewhere along the frame rail on the drivers side if it has it. If it doesn't have the filter you could try bypassing the cooler temporarily to rule out an obstruction there. Otherwise, probably gonna be looking for a new trans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrick1 Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 forgot to mention it has been doing this over a year now. just getting tired of it. started all at once and hasn't got better or worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Has the AT temp light or Power light ever come on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrick1 Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamesama980 Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Sure sounds like low fluid level or low line pressure (internal leaks or tolerances too loose): either way, at idle you don't have enough pressure to hold the clutches engaged so it effectively goes to neutral. once you rev up the engine (and fluid pump) pressure rises and the clutches engage suddenly. Esp since you say it started all of a sudden, it makes me think a seal blew out inside the transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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