Any ideas to make shifting smoother in a AT TL
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WOW you TL shifts hard ?
or does it lag while shifting....we need more info buddy....
or does it lag while shifting....we need more info buddy....
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My TL shifts up pretty imperceptibly-- smoother and lighter than most auto trans cars-- in normal driving, while the downshifts are quicker and more perceptible in rush-hour crawls and under hard braking.
Harder driving, with more throttle, makes the up-shifts firmer and more apparent.
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A hard shift may be a sign of a failing transmission.
You can replace the pressure sensors. Their job is to reduce line pressure and control shift timing in order to provide soft shifts. When they start to go bad, shifts get harsher.
More info here: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/very-interesting-conversation-my-transmission-builder-tl-721508/
You can replace the pressure sensors. Their job is to reduce line pressure and control shift timing in order to provide soft shifts. When they start to go bad, shifts get harsher.
More info here: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/very-interesting-conversation-my-transmission-builder-tl-721508/
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My TL shifts up pretty imperceptibly-- smoother and lighter than most auto trans cars-- in normal driving, while the downshifts are quicker and more perceptible in rush-hour crawls and under hard braking.
Harder driving, with more throttle, makes the up-shifts firmer and more apparent.
Then the trans in our ’04 has been going bad for the last 5 years as the shifting has remained the same.
I guess it boils down to personal perception as to what one might describe as a hard but firm shift when compared to other vehicles.
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Change your mounts.
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A hard shift may be a sign of a failing transmission.
You can replace the pressure sensors. Their job is to reduce line pressure and control shift timing in order to provide soft shifts. When they start to go bad, shifts get harsher.
More info here: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=721508
You can replace the pressure sensors. Their job is to reduce line pressure and control shift timing in order to provide soft shifts. When they start to go bad, shifts get harsher.
More info here: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=721508
when the tranny lags in shifting, you change the pressure sensors....not when the tranny is shifting hard....
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OP, check your mounts, they should not be broken
check the color of the tranny fluid, it should be pink and shudnt have a burnt smell to it
do a tranny drain and refill if need be....
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WRONG
when the tranny lags in shifting, you change the pressure sensors....not when the tranny is shifting hard....
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OP, check your mounts, they should not be broken
check the color of the tranny fluid, it should be pink and shudnt have a burnt smell to it
do a tranny drain and refill if need be....
when the tranny lags in shifting, you change the pressure sensors....not when the tranny is shifting hard....
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OP, check your mounts, they should not be broken
check the color of the tranny fluid, it should be pink and shudnt have a burnt smell to it
do a tranny drain and refill if need be....
Transmission fluid is dyed red/pink to distinguish it from other fluids and will turn color to brown over time, perfectly normal.
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^^^ and their newly designed DW1 fluid....
either way, dont get me wrong here but how does that comment of yours help the OP ?
either way, dont get me wrong here but how does that comment of yours help the OP ?
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Very difficult to determine the exact cause of any complaint over the net, as with a quick drive we could figure or determine the cause, normal or otherwise. It's always a good idea for anyone to drive another stock TL to see if any noticeable difference is perceived.
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^^^ LOL
read post#2 ....your just echoing info LOL![Tomato](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/tomato.gif)
but well, maybe you have a different point of view which am not seeing, so
read post#2 ....your just echoing info LOL
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but well, maybe you have a different point of view which am not seeing, so
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I had the same issue with my 08 TL. Dealer said the transmission was fine and would reset the computer as it adjusts to driving styles. It's been about 5k since the reset and I notice a slight change in shifting. My other issue is stiff steering.
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