mr_min

02 tl-s (automatic)

when shifting to reverse from drive-neutral-reverse, do you need a 3-5 second gap? i was in my driveway tonight and id put it into reverse, wait until you feel it shift, then i would gas it and then cluck, as if i was hitting a wall.

i must of duplicated it 5 times if i didnt wait atleast 3--5 seconds.

i think my tranny is starting to fail. only had it 3 months now.

thanks,

mr_min

Pure Adrenaline

iTrader: (2)

Delayed reverse engagement is one of the symptoms of a failing transmission.

You should have the dealership check it out right away. Good luck and be safe.

mr_min

thanks for the reply.

thats the confirmation i wasnt looking for. heh

thanks,

mr_min

69ssrscam

Mine does the same thing, especially if the car is cold.

Pure Adrenaline

iTrader: (2)

Sorry to be the bearer of the bad news.

MikeTL-S

You can prolong the inevitable if you always make sure you are at a standstill before switching gears, and wait until it engages before you gas it.

There was always a slight hesitation between switching gears in these cars, which is normal operation, its when the switching become more harsh, pronounced and delayed you know it's bad news.

mr_min

hey,

i was at a standstill. i was in my driveway - pulled up, stopped drive-nuetral-reverse and then felt it switch gears - then gased it and had the problem.

i was able to do it 5 times in about 2 minutes.

i finally brought the car in today to the dealer. im having another tranny problem.

when driving, it will stop going and just race rpms - after a few second about 5 or so, it will kick back it.

thanks
mr_min