zalik22

Hi,

My 04 TL seems to be having some kind of transmission problems. I was wondering if anybody is experiencing the same thing. If I am driving 50 mph and begin to brake (like a red light or stop sign), the car switches to 4th gear, then 3rd but appears to struggle to switch down after that. When I am close to the car in front of me, it seems like the car jerks forward, which I am assuming the engine is braking by going to 1st gear. I have come very close to rear ending people in front of me numerous times. I also noticed if I am in park and step on my brakes, the RPMs go up. I have an automatic transmission. Any advice would be appreciated, I will most likely take it to the dealer this week.

Thanks!

rbf351

if you almost rear end people then you aren't braking soon enough. start braking earlier, there is no excuse why you almost rear end someone

zalik22

I am a fairly safe driver. This problem didn't occur the first 30,000 miles I owned the car. The thing is, even if I am driving at low speeds, the car "hiccups" and jerks forward suddenly. I was just using the braking as an example.

Thanks for the driving tip!

6spMike

How's the transmission fluid level and condition?
New, it's usually red, then gets browner with age; it should not smell burnt.

Cramos056

Hi, I was wondering if you were ever able to find out what this problem was. I am expericing the same thing. It jerks when I’m braking and hiccups/jerks when I’m at low speeds. I’ve noticed that the symptoms goes away when I drive the car for a long time or when I have the AC running. I can’t really feel the symptoms in the morning when I first start up. They usually more noticeable when it’s warmed up. I’ve done a transmission drain and refill 3 times, changed the pressure switches (all 3), and changed the motor/trans mounts. I’ve also kept up with al the maintenance ; spark plugs, air filter, cleaned throttle body, oil change. Any ideas ?