Dammit... Not me
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Dammit... Not me
In the last week or so, the transmission has been acting very weird. It doesn't just go into the next gear. It POPS in. There's a lot of jerking movement when the transmission upshifts.
Currently 10,2xx miles on the clock, SS used about 98% of the time.
If the tranny goes, Acura of Troy is going to get an earful from me. And a kick in the ass.
Currently 10,2xx miles on the clock, SS used about 98% of the time.
If the tranny goes, Acura of Troy is going to get an earful from me. And a kick in the ass.
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no wonder your tranny went. Why would you bother using SS mode 98% of the time. Knowing that these trannies are weak as it is, why would you play with fire?
I only use SS mode when i need to pass someone on the highway or in the city, and if I'm racing someone off the line.
Just let the car work its magic when you don't need to go fast.
If you do happen to get a new tranny, don't use SS mode all the time. You should only use it when necessary
I only use SS mode when i need to pass someone on the highway or in the city, and if I'm racing someone off the line.
Just let the car work its magic when you don't need to go fast.
If you do happen to get a new tranny, don't use SS mode all the time. You should only use it when necessary
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Originally posted by sc354
no wonder your tranny went. Why would you bother using SS mode 98% of the time. Knowing that these trannies are weak as it is, why would you play with fire?
I only use SS mode when i need to pass someone on the highway or in the city, and if I'm racing someone off the line.
Just let the car work its magic when you don't need to go fast.
If you do happen to get a new tranny, don't use SS mode all the time. You should only use it when necessary
no wonder your tranny went. Why would you bother using SS mode 98% of the time. Knowing that these trannies are weak as it is, why would you play with fire?
I only use SS mode when i need to pass someone on the highway or in the city, and if I'm racing someone off the line.
Just let the car work its magic when you don't need to go fast.
If you do happen to get a new tranny, don't use SS mode all the time. You should only use it when necessary
i will continue to use SS all the time too, if the tranny goes, the TL goes
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Why would you bother using SS mode all the time. Honestly...all you're doing is f*cking up your tranny and wasting more gas...and it's not necessary.
The car will always select the most efficient gear, so cruising at 80 km/h and having your RPM's at like 1200 is the most fuel efficient.
Whatever do what you guys want. I have almost 15 000km on my TL-S and the tranny still shifts as smooth as silk...
The car will always select the most efficient gear, so cruising at 80 km/h and having your RPM's at like 1200 is the most fuel efficient.
Whatever do what you guys want. I have almost 15 000km on my TL-S and the tranny still shifts as smooth as silk...
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Originally posted by sc354
Why would you bother using SS mode all the time. Honestly...all you're doing is f*cking up your tranny and wasting more gas...and it's not necessary.
The car will always select the most efficient gear, so cruising at 80 km/h and having your RPM's at like 1200 is the most fuel efficient.
Whatever do what you guys want. I have almost 15 000km on my TL-S and the tranny still shifts as smooth as silk...
Why would you bother using SS mode all the time. Honestly...all you're doing is f*cking up your tranny and wasting more gas...and it's not necessary.
The car will always select the most efficient gear, so cruising at 80 km/h and having your RPM's at like 1200 is the most fuel efficient.
Whatever do what you guys want. I have almost 15 000km on my TL-S and the tranny still shifts as smooth as silk...
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Originally posted by sc354
Why would you bother using SS mode all the time. Honestly...all you're doing is f*cking up your tranny and wasting more gas...and it's not necessary.
The car will always select the most efficient gear, so cruising at 80 km/h and having your RPM's at like 1200 is the most fuel efficient.
Whatever do what you guys want. I have almost 15 000km on my TL-S and the tranny still shifts as smooth as silk...
Why would you bother using SS mode all the time. Honestly...all you're doing is f*cking up your tranny and wasting more gas...and it's not necessary.
The car will always select the most efficient gear, so cruising at 80 km/h and having your RPM's at like 1200 is the most fuel efficient.
Whatever do what you guys want. I have almost 15 000km on my TL-S and the tranny still shifts as smooth as silk...
Yeah, the computer selects the most efficient gear. But don't think I would cruise in 3rd at 75 mph. I know how to shift and what gear I should be in.
Besides, if the transmission isn't up to the SS task, then Acura should not have put it in. Their fault, not mine.
Bottom line.. I like shifting for myself. I would've gotten a 6-speed if they offered it on the TL.
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Originally posted by Pure Adrenaline
I know how to shift and what gear I should be in.
Besides, if the transmission isn't up to the SS task, then Acura should not have put it in. Their fault, not mine.
Bottom line.. I like shifting for myself. I would've gotten a 6-speed if they offered it on the TL.
I know how to shift and what gear I should be in.
Besides, if the transmission isn't up to the SS task, then Acura should not have put it in. Their fault, not mine.
Bottom line.. I like shifting for myself. I would've gotten a 6-speed if they offered it on the TL.
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Originally posted by Bochenek
because he paid 30k+ for a car that he should be able to use SS all the time
i will continue to use SS all the time too, if the tranny goes, the TL goes
because he paid 30k+ for a car that he should be able to use SS all the time
i will continue to use SS all the time too, if the tranny goes, the TL goes
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exactly my thoughts.
@cUr@-TL
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I see you bought your car in January. You had to have read about all the tranny problems, they're not new. Looks like it's your turn. Why blast the dealer? He didn't build the car and it's not like the cars come in secretly labled "good tranny" and "bad tranny". Those of us that bought early on deserve to be pissed because we weren't warned. Those that purchased after the tranny problems became public knowledge shouldn't be shocked. If you manage to go through two more tranny's after the next one you should be able to lemon law the car. Other than that, it is what it is.
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Originally posted by sc354
Why would you bother using SS mode all the time. Honestly...all you're doing is f*cking up your tranny and wasting more gas...and it's not necessary.
The car will always select the most efficient gear, so cruising at 80 km/h and having your RPM's at like 1200 is the most fuel efficient.
Whatever do what you guys want. I have almost 15 000km on my TL-S and the tranny still shifts as smooth as silk...
Why would you bother using SS mode all the time. Honestly...all you're doing is f*cking up your tranny and wasting more gas...and it's not necessary.
The car will always select the most efficient gear, so cruising at 80 km/h and having your RPM's at like 1200 is the most fuel efficient.
Whatever do what you guys want. I have almost 15 000km on my TL-S and the tranny still shifts as smooth as silk...
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Originally posted by sc354
does anyone here know the actual defect in them? Which part is the one that actually fails???
or is it different from one tranny to the next?
does anyone here know the actual defect in them? Which part is the one that actually fails???
or is it different from one tranny to the next?
BarryH --
Because when I got the car, the dealership told me that the transmission problem had been fixed and that mine wouldn't be affected. Now it's showing failure symptoms. I guess we'll see what happens in the near future. I'm away at school and the nearest Acura dealership is like an hour away. There's Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, etc. in the area, but no Acura. Go figure.
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Sorry to hear about that Pure Adrenaline!
Thanks for the details. I have about 5k miles use the SS about 50% of the time. They fixed it right???
I'm glad I'm getting it out of the way...
How long are the dealers taking to install these transmissions?
Thanks for the details. I have about 5k miles use the SS about 50% of the time. They fixed it right???
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How long are the dealers taking to install these transmissions?
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My tranny went 12 days ago... Im still driving a 03 Pontiac Gran Am Ram Air V6 hehe.
Lemme tell you this. My tranny took a beating and I was expecting it to go eventually... Im surprised it lasted as long as it did 52,000 miles over 3 years... Luckily my car made it to the dealership on its own![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
When I first got my car, I only used sport shift. After a while I stopped using it (stopped modding my car)... This is what caused my transmission to blow... The day it blew, I was using sport shift for the first time in months... Goin down a steep grade the car gained a mind of its own jerking back and forth as soon as i put the car into 3rd goin 45ish downhill.
Is 13 days a long time for Acura to replace your tranny???
Lemme tell you this. My tranny took a beating and I was expecting it to go eventually... Im surprised it lasted as long as it did 52,000 miles over 3 years... Luckily my car made it to the dealership on its own
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When I first got my car, I only used sport shift. After a while I stopped using it (stopped modding my car)... This is what caused my transmission to blow... The day it blew, I was using sport shift for the first time in months... Goin down a steep grade the car gained a mind of its own jerking back and forth as soon as i put the car into 3rd goin 45ish downhill.
Is 13 days a long time for Acura to replace your tranny???
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Well, if the part was on backorder, then 13 days isn't bad. But if they can get one in asap, it shouldn't take more than a few days to install a new one.
I know that just recently, the transmissions were on nationwide backorder. Hmm, I wonder what caused that. :p
I know that just recently, the transmissions were on nationwide backorder. Hmm, I wonder what caused that. :p
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Originally posted by sc354
no wonder your tranny went. Why would you bother using SS mode 98% of the time. Knowing that these trannies are weak as it is, why would you play with fire?
I only use SS mode when i need to pass someone on the highway or in the city, and if I'm racing someone off the line.
Just let the car work its magic when you don't need to go fast.
If you do happen to get a new tranny, don't use SS mode all the time. You should only use it when necessary
no wonder your tranny went. Why would you bother using SS mode 98% of the time. Knowing that these trannies are weak as it is, why would you play with fire?
I only use SS mode when i need to pass someone on the highway or in the city, and if I'm racing someone off the line.
Just let the car work its magic when you don't need to go fast.
If you do happen to get a new tranny, don't use SS mode all the time. You should only use it when necessary
Remind us all how old you are, SC354? 16? 17? I think your comments on a wide range of topics indicate that you need to talk less and listen more.
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Originally posted by kennelm
Using SS should not cause a tranny failure. That's what it's designed for!
Remind us all how old you are, SC354? 16? 17? I think your comments on a wide range of topics indicate that you need to talk less and listen more.
Using SS should not cause a tranny failure. That's what it's designed for!
Remind us all how old you are, SC354? 16? 17? I think your comments on a wide range of topics indicate that you need to talk less and listen more.
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Lay off.
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Originally posted by sc354
Hey asking questions and making mistakes once in a while isn't a crime. The fact is, most ppl learn from their mistakes. No one is perfect like you Mr. kennelm
Lay off.
Hey asking questions and making mistakes once in a while isn't a crime. The fact is, most ppl learn from their mistakes. No one is perfect like you Mr. kennelm
Lay off.
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bummer ...
Dude,
Sorry to hear the tranny is on its way out (if it hasn't so already). I'm keeping my fingers crossed my car's tranny holds up. Haven't been beating on it in a long time... all these stories has me all scared (even though it shouldn't)
Hey -- I heard on the A-CL board that Acura of Troy bites (as per darrinb's description) No dealerships in EL? Guess not ... oh well.
Take it easy.
- derrick
Sorry to hear the tranny is on its way out (if it hasn't so already). I'm keeping my fingers crossed my car's tranny holds up. Haven't been beating on it in a long time... all these stories has me all scared (even though it shouldn't)
Hey -- I heard on the A-CL board that Acura of Troy bites (as per darrinb's description) No dealerships in EL? Guess not ... oh well.
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Take it easy.
- derrick
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